20 Francs - Léopold III

€2,138.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1934-1935
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Francs (20 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.680) (32% copper)
Weight11 g
Dimensions28.15 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Marcel Rau
In circulation to20 June 1947
Reference(s) KM#105, LA#BFM-169, LA#BFM-170, Schön#69
Obverse descriptionHead of King Leopold III facing left dividing date. Name above, designer below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering♦ LEOPOLD III ♦ 1935 RAU
Reverse descriptionCrown dividing value. Bilingual text surrounding. Bouquet of wheat ear and oak leaves below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering♦ ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ♦ 20 FR ♦ KONINKRIJK BELGIË ♦
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium)
EdgePlain with incused lettering
Mint
Mintage1934  - Morin 448; Medal alignment -
1934  - Morin 448a; With umlaut above `E`; Position A - 1 250 000
1934  - Morin 448a; Without umlaut above `E` -
1934  - Morin 448b; With umlaut above `E`; Position B -
1935  - Morin 449a; Position A - 10 760 475
1935  - Morin 449b; Position B -
Catalog ID3837607130
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