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2 Francs – Belgian Congo

Context

Year: 1943

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: 29.1 mm

Weight: 6 g

Shape: Hexagonal (6-sided)

Composition: Brass (65% Copper, 35% Zinc)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #25

Numista: #7011

Obverse

Inscription:

BANK VAN BELGISH CONGO

* 2 FR *

BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE

Translation:

BANK OF BELGIAN CONGO

* 2 FR *

BANK OF THE BELGIAN CONGO

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Dutch

Inscription:

1943

Script: Latin

Plain

Name	Mark
United States Mint of Philadelphia	—

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1943	—	25,000,000

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