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20 Francs - Léopold II finer beard
| Issuer | Belgium |
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| Year | 1870-1882 |
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| Engraver(s) | Léopold Wiener |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed effigy of King Leopold II facing right, engraved by Léopold Wiener, whose initials 'L W' appear below the truncation. The royal legend encircles the portrait in French, reading 'LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES', with the date positioned in the lower field. The portrait features the king's characteristic finer beard, distinguishing this type from earlier issues. A fine toothed border frames the entire design. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | L`UNION FAIT LA FORCE 20 FR (Translation: Unity Makes Strength) |
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