Belgium 20 Centimes, 1859
Pattern
Information
Country
Belgium
Belgium
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
20 Centimes
Year
1859
Ruler
Leopold I
(1831–1865)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
5.85
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Centimes from Belgium. Issued in 1859. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 23 mm and weighs 5.85 g.
- Obverse
- A lion, symbol of Belgium, with a paw over the Belgian Constitution dating 1831. Around is the Belgian motto in French. Value and legend in French below. (Unity Makes Strength Belgium)
- Reverse
- Value at low centre flanked by two flowers. Text in French above. (Monetary Trial)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1859 | — | € 120,00 | Proof |
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