50 Centimes - Leopold II (1887 - 1896)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Centimes |
| Catalog Number | KM# 5 |
| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 17.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.835) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5.56 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
L. WIENER
LEOP. II R. D. BELG. SOUV. DE L'ETAT INDEP. DU CONGO
L. WIENER
Reverse
Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
50 centimes
1896
50 centimes
1896
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 20,000 | Unknown | |
| 1887 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1891 | 60,000 | Unknown | |
| 1894 | 40,000 | Unknown | |
| 1896 | 200,000 | Unknown |


