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5 Francs - Baudouin I Dutch text
| Copper-aluminium-nickel (Copper 92%, Aluminium 6%, Nickel 2%) | 5.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1986-1993 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel (Copper 92%, Aluminium 6%, Nickel 2%) |
| Weight | 5.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 28 February 2002 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Denomination in centre, legend in Dutch below. Year at bottom flanked by privy and mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5F
BELGIË
1991
Unabridged legend: Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Jean-Paul Laenen
Edge
Plain
Comment
Mint mark: Head of Archangel Michael, Koninklijke Munt van België - Monnaie Royal de Belgique, Brussels, BelgiumThree main groups of Obverse are known
Obverse
Die I - earlobe with curved outline.
Die II - earlobe with angled outline in fine line.
Die III - smaller earlobe with angled outline in thick line.
Together with these features there are many more, some of which are marked by arrows.
