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5 Francs - Albert II Dutch text
| Aluminium bronze | 5.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1994-2001 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.78 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Central vertical line divide year on top, value at center and legend in Dutch at bottom. Mint and privy mark to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1996
5 FRANK
BELGIË
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Lejon Tits
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint mark: Head of Archangel Michael, Koninklijke Munt van België - Monnaie Royal de Belgique, Brussels, BelgiumThree main groups of the emission are known.
Obverse
Die I - portrait more convex, script of legend narrower and thicker, as the result the base of the neck above the middle of "B" to "ALBERT".
Die II - portrait flatter, script of legend wider and thinner, as the result the base of neck to the right of the middle of "B" to "ALBERT".
Reverse
Die A - script of legend narrower and thicker, as the result legends far from the rim. Mint and privy marks higher.
Die B - script of legend wider and thinner, as the result legends closer to the rim. Mint and privy marks lower.
Pictures: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev
