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5 Centimes - Léopold III BELGIQUE-BELGIE
| Zinc | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1943 |
| 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#6013 |
|---|---|
| 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:
BELGIQUE-BELGIE
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 the German occupation of Belgium during World War II. The coin was designed by the Belgian artist, Charles Graux, and it features a portrait of King Léopold III on one side and the Belgian coat of arms on the other. Despite being minted during a time of war and occupation, the coin was still legal tender in Belgium and was widely used in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 7606000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1941-1943 coin.
