2 Belga / 10 Francs Dutch text, Centennial of Belgium`s Independence

€502.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1930
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value10 Francs = 2 Belga (10 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionNickel
Weight17.5 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness2.65 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Armand Bonnetain
In circulation to30 September 1935
Reference(s) KM#100, Mor#381, LA#BFM-149, Schön#55
Obverse descriptionThe portraits in left profile of the three first Kings of Belgium are surrounded with the names of the kings. Designer initials and years below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLEOPOLD I • LEOPOLD II • ALBERT • 1830-1930 • A.B
Reverse descriptionValue in centre flanked by two stalks of laurel. Legend above in Dutch, designer below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKONINKRIJK BELGIË 10 FRANK of TWEE BELGA Bonnetain
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium Or Two Belga)
EdgePlain with incused lettering
Mint
Mintage1930  - Morin 381a; Position A - 3 000 000
1930  - Morin 382b; Position B -
Catalog ID1541936950
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