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Name or Denominations
5 Francs = 1 Belga (5 BEF)
Issuer
Belgium
Ruler
Albert I (1909-1934)
Year of Minting
1930-1933
Currency
Franc (1832-2001)
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
14 g
Diameter
31 mm
Thickness
2.53 mm
Material
Nickel
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Plain with incused bilingual (Dutch and French) inscription
Technique
Milled
Front design
The portrait in left profile of Albert I of Belgium is surrounded with the legend in Dutch. Designer below.
Back design
The face value in both currencies in Dutch and year are surrounded with an olive branch, an oak branch and a crown. Designer initials below.
Year of Minting
1930-1933
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Mint location
Royal Mint of Belgium , Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Inscriptions
Obverse: ·ALBERT·KONING· ·DER·BELGEN· G.DEVREESE Reverse: EEN BELGA 5 FRANK 1931 A.E.GR.
Context
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.
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
Marketplace listings
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