20 Francs French text

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1949-1955
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value20 Francs (20 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionSilver (.835) (16.5% copper)
Weight8 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness1.62 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)Marcel Rau
In circulation to22 February 1974
Reference(s) KM#140, LA#BFM-171, Schön#107
Obverse descriptionHead of Mercury facing right. Caduceus dividing date, designer at right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1954 RAU
Reverse descriptionLion facing left with Belgian constitution. Legend in French at left, value below. Designer initial at right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBELGIQUE 20 F
(Translation: Belgium)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1949  - Morin 516; KM#140.1; Coin alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles - 4 600 000
1949  - Morin 516; KM#140.2; Medal alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles -
1950  - Morin 518; KM#140.1; Coin alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles - 12 957 000
1950  - Morin 518; KM#140.2; Medal alignment; Under regency of Prince Charles -
1953  - Morin 545; KM#140.1; Coin alignment - 3 952 000
1954  - Double 5 (south-east) -
1954  - Morin 547; KM#140.1; Coin alignment - 4 835 000
1955  - Morin 549; KM#140.1; Coin alignment - 1 730 000
Catalog ID9005411300
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