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1 Franc 1926, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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1 Franc 1926, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 10 g
  • Mintage: 12500000 pcs
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 franc (franc)
  • Currency Unit: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Artist: Jules Lagae
  • Summary: KM# 20
  • Diameter: 28.8 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a palm tree is depicted, separating a three-line inscription in French: 'I/F, 19/26, CONGO/BELGE' (1 franc, 1926, BELGIAN CONGO). The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is the left-facing profile of Albert I, King of the Belgians. To the left and right along the edge is text in French: 'ALBERT ROI DES BELGES' (Albert King of the Belgians). Below the monarch's truncation is the artist Jules Lagae's signature: 'Jul. Lagae I'. Along the rim are decorative raised denticles.

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