5 Francs - Leopold III - French text (1941 - 1947)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 129 |
| Weight (g) | 6 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.95 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Zinc |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1951-01-18 |
Obverse
Engraved by Marcel Rau
Lettering:
· LEOPOLD · III ·
· ROI · DES · BELGES.
RAU
Description:
King Leopold III facing right.
· LEOPOLD · III ·
· ROI · DES · BELGES.
RAU
Description:
King Leopold III facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by Marcel Rau
Lettering:
5
FR
1944
Description:
Crown above large decorated denomination, flanked by symbols, date at bottom.
5
FR
1944
Description:
Crown above large decorated denomination, flanked by symbols, date at bottom.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 15,200,000 | Common | |
| 1943 | 16,236,000 | Common | |
| 1944 | 1,868,000 | Not Common | |
| 1945 | 3,200,000 | Common | |
| 1946 | 8,452,000 | Not Common | |
| 1947 | 3,100,000 | Rare |