20 Francs Dutch text

€7,285.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1949-1955
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Francs (20 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight8 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Marcel Rau
In circulation to22 February 1974
Reference(s) KM#141, LA#BFM-172, Schön#100
Obverse descriptionHead of Mercury facing right. Caduceus dividing date, designer at right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1953 RAU
Reverse descriptionLion facing left with Belgian constitution. Legend in Dutch at left, value below. Designer initial at right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBELGIE 20 F
(Translation: Belgium)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1949  - Morin 517; KM#141.1; Coin alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles - 5 545 000
1949  - Morin 517; KM#141.2; Medal alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles -
1950  - Morin 519; KM#141.1; Coin alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles -
1951  - Morin 520; KM#141.1; Coin alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles - 7 885 000
1951  - Morin 520; KM#141.2; Medal alignment -
1953  - Morin 546; KM#141.1; Coin alignment - 3 952 000
1954  - Double 5 (south-east) -
1954  - Morin 548; KM#141.1; Coin alignment - 5 322 000
1955  - Morin 550; KM#141.1; Coin alignment - 2 760 000
Catalog ID1088906620
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