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1 Franc 1925, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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1 Franc 1925, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 10 g
  • Mintage: 10,470,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 franc
  • Currency unit: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Artist: Jules Lagae
  • Summary: KM# 20
  • Diameter: 28.8 mm
  • Reverse
    Along the upper edge, the country name 'CONGO BELGE' (Belgian Congo) in French. In the central part, a relief image of a palm tree. Beneath its crown, the letters 'IF' (for 'un franc'), separated by the trunk, and the year of minting '1925'.
  • Obverse
    Around the edge of the coin are decorative raised dots. On the left, the French inscription 'ALBERT ROI', on the right 'DES BELGES' — translating to 'Albert King of the Belgians'. In the central part, a left-facing profile portrait of the King.

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