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5 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIE-BELGIQUE
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1942 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center hole 2.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Ghent (left), Liège (middle) and Arlons (right) surrounded by bilingual legends. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE-BELGIQUE
L G
5 c
O.J.
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Comment
The material used is actually a zinc-alloy, a spelter. The term in Dutch is 'handelszink', literally translated as 'trade zinc'.Interesting fact
The 5 Centimes coin featuring Léopold III was minted during a particularly tumultuous period in Belgian history. The coin was minted in 1941 and 1942, during the Nazi occupation of Belgium during World War II. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the coin was still minted using zinc, which was a common material for coins at the time. This coin is a small but tangible reminder of the resilience and determination of the Belgian people during a time of great hardship and upheaval.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 18430000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) 1941-1942 coin.
