5 Francs – Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi
Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1956–1959
Country: Rwanda and Urundi Belgian Congo
Issuer: Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi
Issuing organization: Central Bank of Belgian Congo and Rwanda-Urundi
Currency:
(1908—1960)
Demonetized: Yes
Total mintage: 40,000,000
Material
References
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Numista: #3168
Obverse
Inscription:
BELGISCH CONGO BELGE
19 59
D. B.
RUANDA-URUNDI
19 59
D. B.
RUANDA-URUNDI
Translation:
Belgian Congo
19 59
D. B.
Ruanda-Urundi
19 59
D. B.
Ruanda-Urundi
Script: Latin
Engraver: Joseph De Bruyn
Reverse
Inscription:
BANQUE CENTRALE
* 5 F *
D.B.
CENTRALE BANK
* 5 F *
D.B.
CENTRALE BANK
Translation:
Central Bank
* 5 F *
D.B.
Central Bank
* 5 F *
D.B.
Central Bank
Script: Latin
Engraver: Joseph De Bruyn
Edge
Reeded
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint of Belgium | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | — | 10,000,000 | ||
| 1958 | — | 26,110,000 | ||
| 1959 | — | 3,890,000 |
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