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5 Centimes – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1930 Belgium circulation coins

Context

Years: 1930–1931

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Albert I

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 29 December 1955

Total mintage: 10,430,000

Material

Diameter: 19 mm

Weight: 2.5 g

Thickness: 1.21 mm

Shape: Round with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)

Composition: Nickel brass (75% Copper, 15% Nickel, 10% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #94

Numista: #5956

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 BEF

Obverse

Inscription:

KONINKRIJK BELGIË ★★

1931

Translation:

Kingdom of Belgium ★★

1931

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Dutch

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Reverse

Inscription:

★

5

CEN

A. MICHAUX

Script: Latin

Engraver: Alphonse Michaux

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1930	—	3,000,000
1931	—	7,430,000

Series: 1930 Belgium circulation coins