Heritage Auctions

2 Francs – Belgian Congo

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1946–1947

Country: Rwanda and Urundi Belgian Congo

Issuer: Belgian Congo

Issuing organization: Bank of the Belgian Congo

Ruler: Leopold III

Currency:

(1908—1960)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 25,000,000

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 5 g

Thickness: 1.72 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #28

Numista: #2963

Obverse

Inscription:

BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE

* 2 FR *

BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO

Translation:

BELGIAN CONGO BANK

* 2 FR *

BANK OF BELGIAN CONGO

Script: Latin

Languages: Dutch, French

Reverse

Inscription:

1947

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Pretoria	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1946	—	13,000,000
1947	—	12,000,000

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