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5 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIQUE-BELGIE
1938 year| Nickel brass (64% Copper, 20% Zinc, 16% Nickel) | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1938 |
| 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 hole 2.5 mm) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1957 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1896 |
|---|---|
| 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:
BELGIQUE-BELGIE
5c
O.J.
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Oscar Jespers
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1938 coin from Belgium is that it was minted during the reign of King Leopold III, who was the king of Belgium from 1934 until his death in 1983. Despite being minted in 1938, the coin still features the image of King Leopold III, who was only 38 years old at the time of its minting. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Belgian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 4970000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) 1938 coin.
