5 Centimes - Albert I French text, with star

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1932
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Centimes (0.05 BEF)
CurrencyFranc (1832-2001)
CompositionNickel brass (Cu 75%, Ni 15%, Zn 10%)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.36 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound with a round hole (Center hole 3.5 mm)
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Alphonse Michaux
In circulation to29 December 1955
Reference(s) KM#93, Schön#58, LA#BFM-25
Obverse descriptionThe royal monogram of King Albert I is surrounded with legend in French. Date below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ★★ 1932
(Translation: Kingdom of Belgium)
Reverse descriptionThe center hole is flanked by an olive sprig and value. 5-pointed above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering★ 5 CES A. MICHAUX
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1932  - Morin 431; Star stands on two peaks - 5 520 000
1932  - Morin 431a; Star stands on one peak in equilibrium -
1932  - Morin 431b; Star stands on one peak falling right -
1932  - Morin 431c; Star stands on one peak falling left -
1932  - Morin 431d; M of `MICHAUX` higher -
Catalog ID8186767390
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