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5 Francs Essai
1952 year| Aluminium bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| Period | Administrative union (1952-1962) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Aluminium bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144948 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Oil palm divides denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE
5F
1952
CENTRALE BANK
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Francs (Essai) 1952 from Belgian Congo is that it features a unique design that was never adopted for circulation. The coin was minted as a trial piece, and only a small number of them were produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
