5 Francs - Leopold II (1887 - 1896)

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obverse of 5 Francs - Leopold II (1887 - 1896) coin with KM# 8 from Belgian Congo. Inscription: LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO L. WIENER
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reverse of 5 Francs - Leopold II (1887 - 1896) coin with KM# 8 from Belgian Congo. Inscription: 5 FRANCS TRAVAIL ET PROGRES 1887
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Features

Denomination 5 Francs
Catalog Number KM# 8
Weight (g) 25
Diameter (mm) 37
Thickness (mm) 3
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (.900)
Not Magnetic
Metal Value (USD) 59.9
Orientation Coin orientation ↑↓
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
L. WIENER

Reverse

Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887

Edge

Lettering:
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES

Description:
Inscripted
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1887 Unknown
1891 30,000 Unknown
1894 50,000 Unknown
1896 110,000 Unknown

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