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20 Centimes – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1860–1861

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Leopold I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 1,803,670

Material

Diameter: 25 mm

Weight: 7 g

Thickness: 1.87 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #20

Numista: #273

Value

Exchange value: 0.20 BEF

Obverse

Inscription:

LEOPOLD I ROI DES BELGES

★ 1861 ★

BRAEMT

Translation:

Leopold I King of the Belgians
★ 1861 ★
Braemt

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Reverse

Inscription:

L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE

★ 20 Cs. ★

Translation:

Union Makes Strength

★ 20 Cs. ★

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Joseph-Pierre Braemt

Edge

Security edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1860	—	—
1861	—	1,803,670

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