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5 Francs - Léopold III BELGIQUE BELGIE
| 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#7284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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:
BELGIQUE BELGIE =
L G
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Ernest Wijnants
Edge
Reeded with incused lettering. Legends divided by star or crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIQUE * BELGIE *
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 an image of King Léopold III on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the Belgian coat of arms and the denomination. However, what makes this coin particularly interesting is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Belgium's history. The coin was minted in 1938 and 1939, just before the outbreak of World War II, and it was used as a means of currency during the war years. In fact, the coin was used by both the Belgian government and the German occupation forces during the war, making it a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 11419000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (BELGIQUE BELGIE) 1938-1939 coin.
