Belgian Congo (1908-1960) 1 Franc, 1944 – 1949

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgian Congo (1908-1960) Belgian Congo (1908-1960)
Currency Franc (1887 – 1960)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Franc
Year 1944 – 1949
Ruler Leopold III (1934–1951)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.48
Diameter (mm) 19.2
Thickness (mm) 1.15
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Franc from Belgian Congo (1908-1960). Issued from 1944 to 1949. Struck in Brass. Measures 19.2 mm and weighs 2.48 g.

Obverse
Above and below is the minting institution in French and Dutch. In the centre is the denomination flanked by a star (Bank of Belgian Congo)
Reverse
Elephant with date below. Engraver`s stylized abbreviation (AB) behind tail
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1949  15M — € 1,70 € 1,70 € 2,70 € 3,60 € 9,80 € 12,00 32%
1946  15M — € 1,20 € 1,20 € 2,20 € 3,40 € 3,50 — 31%
1944  25M € 0,67 € 1,10 € 2,70 € 2,70 € 3,10 — — 65%

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