5 Francs - Leopold III - BELGIE-BELGIQUE (1938 - 1939)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 117 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel |
| Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1951-01-18 |
Obverse
Engraved by F. Wijnants
Lettering:
BELGIE
BELGIQUE
Description:
Three shields and name of country in dutch and french.
BELGIE
BELGIQUE
Description:
Three shields and name of country in dutch and french.
Reverse
Engraved by F. Wijnants
Lettering:
5
FR
F. WIJNANTS
1939
Description:
Seated lion to right, looking left, date below, denomination at right.
5
FR
F. WIJNANTS
1939
Description:
Seated lion to right, looking left, date below, denomination at right.
Edge
Lettering:
* BELGIE * BELGIQUE *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
* BELGIE * BELGIQUE *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 3,200,000 | Not Common | |
| 1939 | 8,219,000 | Common |