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1 Franc – Belgium

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1886–1887

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Leopold II

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 30 July 1932

Total mintage: 1,026,000

Material

Diameter: 23 mm

Weight: 5 g

Silver weight: 4.17 g

Thickness: 1.3 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #29

Numista: #7140

Value

Exchange value: 1 BEF

Bullion value: $11.46

Obverse

Inscription:

LEOPOLD II KONING DER BELGEN

L.WIENER

Translation:

Leopold II King of the Belgians

L. Wiener

Script: Latin

Language: Dutch

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Reverse

Inscription:

EENDRACHT MAAKT MACHT

1 F

1887

Translation:

Unity makes strength

1 F

1887

Script: Latin

Language: Dutch

Engraver: Léopold Wiener

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1886	—	1,026,000
1887	—	—

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