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5 Francs Dutch text
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Baudouin I (1951-1993) Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1981 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 16 December 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
Reverse
Crowned oak branch dividing value, legend in Dutch below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR
= BELGIË =
Unabridged legend: Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded or plain
Comment
Two main groups of Reverse are known.Reverse
Die A - first numeral in date '1' with short nose.
Die B - first numeral in date '1' with long nose.
