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5 Francs
| Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 4.5% Magnesium, 0.5% Manganese) | 2.2 g | 26 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 |
| Years | 1956-1959 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium-magnesium (95% Aluminium, 4.5% Magnesium, 0.5% Manganese) |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Oil palm divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
* 5 F *
D.B.
CENTRALE BANK
Translation:
Cental Bank
* 5 F *
D.B.
Central Bank
Engraver: Joseph De Bruyn
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the region. The Belgian Congo was a colony of Belgium, and Ruanda-Urundi was a trust territory of the United Nations under Belgian administration. In 1959, the year this coin was minted, the Congo gained its independence from Belgium, and Ruanda-Urundi became the independent nations of Rwanda and Burundi. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex history of this region and the transition from colonialism to independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 26110000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 3890000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs 1956-1959 coin.