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5 Francs
1952 year| Brass (66.5% Copper, 33.5% Zinc) | 7.3 g | 27.0 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Banque Centrale du Congo Belge et du Ruanda-Urundi |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Brass (66.5% Copper, 33.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11003 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Oil palm divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
5F
1952
CENTRALE BANK
Translation:
Central Bank
Central Bank
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Francs 1952 coin from Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi is that it features a unique design that reflects the region's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of King Baudouin, while the reverse side features an image of a traditional African hut and a palm tree, surrounded by the words "Rwanda-Urundi" and "Congo Belge" in French. This design was created by the Belgian engraver, Albert De Rijk, and it was used for several other coins issued by the Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1952 coin.
