50 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1921-1929 front 50 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1921-1929 back
50 Centimes - Albert I (French text) 1921-1929 photo
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50 Centimes - Albert I French text

 
Copper-nickel 6.46 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgian Congo › Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1921-1929
Value
50 Centimes (0.50)
Currency
Franc (1887-1960)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.46 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6708
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Denomination and date divided by palm

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 Ces
1923
CONGO BELGE

Engraver: Jules Lagae

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Examples of overprinting:
1929/20