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5 Francs - Leopold III French text
| Zinc | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1941-1947 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Zinc |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned value at centre, flanked by monograms of King Leopold III. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR
L III L III
1943
Unabridged legend: 5 Francs
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM# 129.1 = Coin alignmentKM# 129.2 = Medal alignment
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Leopold III, who was the King of Belgium during World War II. He was known for his controversial role in the war, as he surrendered to the German forces in 1940 and was accused of collaborating with the Nazi regime. This coin was minted during that time and features the French text "Leopold III Roi des Belges" (Leopold III King of the Belgians) on the obverse, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Belgium and the denomination. Despite the controversy surrounding Leopold III's rule, the coin remains a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 15200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 16236000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 1868000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 8452000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 3100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (French text) 1941-1947 coin.
