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5 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIE-BELGIQUE
| Nickel brass (64% Copper, 20% Zinc, 16% Nickel) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1940 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (64% Copper, 20% Zinc, 16% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.23 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole (Center 2.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7100 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Coats of arms of Ghent (left), Liège (middle) and Arlon (right) surrounded by bilingual legends. Value and designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE-BELGIQUE
5c
O.J.
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) 1939-1940 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the country's history. The coin was issued during the reign of King Léopold III, who ruled Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, during World War II, Belgium was occupied by Nazi Germany, and the coin was minted during this period of occupation. Despite the challenges and difficulties of this time, the coin remained in circulation and was used by the people of Belgium as a symbol of hope and resilience.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1970000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1939-1940 coin.
