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5 Francs - Léopold III French text
| Nickel | 12 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Leopold III (1934-1951) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1936-1937 |
| 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#7283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Value in center, crown above, laurel below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BELGIQUE
5
FR
◆
Unabridged legend: Francs
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 only minted for two years, 1936 and 1937, before being replaced by a new design featuring the king's son, Baudouin. This makes the coin relatively rare and sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 650000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 1847500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (French text) 1936-1937 coin.
