5 Francs

Issuer Belgian Congo and Ruanda-Urundi
Year 1952
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 5 Francs
Currency Franc (1887-1960)
Composition Brass (66.5% Copper, 33.5% Zinc)
Weight 7.3 g
Diameter 27.0 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s) Marcel Rau
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#1, LA#BRM-3, Schön#30
Obverse description Denomination in star.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering BELGISCH CONGO BELGE 5F RUANDA - URUNDI
(Translation: Belgian Congo Belgium 5 Francs Ruanda-Urundi)
Reverse description Oil palm divides denomination
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering BANQUE CENTRALE 5F 1952 CENTRALE BANK
(Translation: Central Bank Central Bank)
Edge Smooth
Mint
Mintage 1952 - - 10 000 000
Numisquare ID 1513638770
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