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50 Centimes 1921, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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50 Centimes 1921, BELGES [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 6.46 g
  • Mintage: 4000000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 50 centimes
  • Currency unit: Centime
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Artist: Jules Lagae
  • Summary: KM# 22
  • Diameter: 24 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a palm tree is depicted, separating a three-line inscription in French: '50/Ces, 19/21, CONGO/BELGE' (50 centimes, 1921, 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 truncation of the monarch's neck is the artist Jules Lagae's signature: 'Jul. Lagae I'. Along the rim are decorative raised denticles.

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