PCGS

5 Francs – Belgian Congo

Standard circulation coins

Context

Year: 1947

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: 10,000,000

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 7.9 g

Thickness: 2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Brass

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #29

Numista: #8017

Obverse

Inscription:

BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE

* 5 FR *

BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO

Translation:

Bank of the Belgian Congo

* 5 FR *

Bank of the Belgian Congo

Script: Latin

Languages: Dutch, French

Reverse

Inscription:

1947

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Pretoria	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1947	—	10,000,000

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