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5 Francs – Belgian Congo

Context

Years: 1936–1937

Country: Rwanda and Urundi Belgian Congo

Issuer: Belgian Congo

Issuing organization: Bank of the Belgian Congo

Ruler: Leopold III

Currency:

(1908—1960)

Demonetization: 7 January 1952

Total mintage: 14,000,000

Material

Diameter: 33 mm

Weight: 13 g

Thickness: 2.03 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Nickel brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #24

Numista: #8016

Obverse

Inscription:

BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE

5 Fr

BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO

Translation:

Belgian Congo Bank

5 Fr

Bank of Belgian Congo

Script: Latin

Languages: French, Dutch

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Inscription:

1936

RAU

LEOPOLD III

Script: Latin

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Plain

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1936	—	2,600,000
1937	—	11,400,000

🌱 Fairly Common