Belgium 5 Centimes - Albert I, 1930 – 1931

Dutch text; with star

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Franc (1832 – 2001)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 5 Centimes
Year 1930 – 1931
Ruler Albert I (1909–1934)
Composition Nickel brass (Cu 75%, Ni 15%, Zn 10%)
Shape Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.5
Diameter (mm) 19
Thickness (mm) 1.21
Demonetized 29 December 1955

Description

5 Centimes from Belgium. Issued from 1930 to 1931. Struck in Nickel brass (Cu 75%, Ni 15%, Zn 10%). Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.5 g.

Obverse
The royal monogram of King Albert I is surrounded with legend in Dutch. Date below. (Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse
The center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. 5-pointed star above.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au Comment Frequency
1931  7.4M € 0,45 € 0,54 € 0,70 € 1,60 Morin 430 77%
1930  3M € 0,54 € 0,54 € 0,54 — Morin 429 49%

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