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5 Francs - Leopold III BELGIE BELGIQUE
| Nickel | 9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1939 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Three coats of arms of Brabant (top), Antwerp (left) and Liège (right) in front of a tree dividing the bilingual legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE BELGIQUE =
L G
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Ernest Wijnants
Edge
Reeded with incused lettering. Legends divided by star or crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIE * BELGIQUE *
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the side with the denomination is facing up.Position B: The edge lettering reads upside down when the side with the denomination is facing up.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Leopold III, who reigned from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, the coin was only minted for two years, 1938 and 1939, before the outbreak of World War II. As a result, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Belgian coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 8219000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Leopold III (BELGIE BELGIQUE) 1938-1939 coin.
