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5 Francs - Léopold III Dutch text
1936 year| Nickel | 12 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1936 |
| Value | 5 Francs (5 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | 18 January 1951 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value in center, crown above, laurel below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIE
5
FR
◆
Unabridged legend: Frank
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau
Edge
Reeded with incused inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BELGIQUE * * BELGIE *
Translation: Belgium
Comment
Position A: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the reverse side (with face value) faces up.Position B: The edge lettering reads in upright position when the obverse side (with head) faces up.
Interesting fact
The coin features a portrait of King Léopold III, who reigned from 1934 until his death in 1983. However, the coin was minted in 1936, before Léopold III's coronation, which took place in 1937. This means that the coin was issued during a time when the king was still known as the "King-Designate" or "Crown Prince," rather than the reigning monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 2497500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1936 coin.
