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2 Francs – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1910 Belgium circulation coins

Context

Years: 1910–1912

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Albert I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 30 July 1932

Total mintage: 2,175,000

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 10 g

Silver weight: 8.35 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (83.5% Silver, 16.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #74

Numista: #488

Value

Exchange value: 2 BEF

Bullion value: $22.93

Obverse

Inscription:

·ALBERT·ROI· ·DES·BELGES·

G.DEVREESE.

Translation:

Albert, King of the Belgians.

G. Devreese.

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Godefroid Devreese

Reverse

Inscription:

2

FRANCS

1911

·L'UNION·FAIT·LA·FORCE·

Translation:

FRANCS

1911

·UNION·MAKES·STRENGTH·

Script: Latin

Language: French

Engraver: Godefroid Devreese

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1910	—	800,000
1911	—	1,000,000
1912	—	375,000

Series: 1910 Belgium circulation coins