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5 Francs - Léopold III
| Nickel brass | 13 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960) |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1936-1937 |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1960) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 13 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | 2.03 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 7 January 1952 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Head of King Leopold III, left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1936
RAU
LEOPOLD III
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Plain
Comment
Metal nickel-bronze: copper 86,3 %, Zinc 7,9 %, Nickel 3,3 %, Aluminium 1,5 %, Iron 1 %Interesting fact
The 5 Francs - Léopold III 1936-1937 coin from Belgian Congo features a unique design, with the portrait of King Léopold III on one side and a depiction of a Congolese village on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great change in the Belgian Congo, as the country was undergoing rapid modernization and urbanization. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a symbol of the rich history of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 2600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 11400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Francs - Léopold III 1936-1937 coin.
