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5 Centimes - Albert I French text; with star
1932 year| Nickel brass (Cu 75%, Ni 15%, Zn 10%) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1932 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Cu 75%, Ni 15%, Zn 10%) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 29 December 1955 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. 5-pointed above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★
5
CES
A. MICHAUX
Unabridged legend: Centimes
Engraver: Alphonse Michaux
Edge
Plain
Comment
The alloy melchior (French: maillechort) is here an alloy of copper (.750), nickel (.150) and zinc (.100).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes - Albert I (French text; with star) 1932 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during the reign of King Albert I, who was a prominent figure in Belgian history and known for his efforts to modernize the country's industry and infrastructure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 5520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Albert I (French text; with star) 1932 coin.
