© smy77 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© smy77 (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Francs - Léopold III Dutch 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 | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned value at centre, flanked by monograms of King Leopold III. Date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR
1941
Unabridged legend: 5 Frank
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Francs - Léopold III coin was minted during the German occupation of Belgium during World War II. The coin features a portrait of King Léopold III, who was the King of Belgium during that time. However, the coin was not minted by the Belgian government, but rather by the German occupying forces. The coin was used as a means of currency in the occupied territories and was not recognized as legal tender by the Belgian government after the war. This coin is a rare and interesting piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex and tumultuous times during World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 27544000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 36000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Dutch text) 1941-1947 coin.
