1 Franc 1922, French Inscription: "ALBERT ROI DES BELGES" [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]

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1 Franc 1922, French Inscription: "ALBERT ROI DES BELGES" [Democratic Republic of the Congo / Belgian Congo]
  • Country: Belgian Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 10 g
  • Mintage: 5,000,000 pcs.
  • Name: French Inscription: "ALBERT ROI DES BELGES"
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 franc
  • Currency: Franc
  • Orientation: Coin alignment
  • Artist: Jules Lagae
  • Summary: KM# 20
  • Diameter: 28.8 mm
  • Reverse
    Along the lower edge arc, the country name Belgian Congo in French: «CONGO BELGE». In the central part of the reverse is a relief image of an oil palm, the national symbol of the country. Below the palm crown, a two-line inscription: the denomination "1F" and the year of issue "1922". The coin's edge features decorative tooth-like elements.
  • Obverse
    In the central part of the coin is the left-facing profile of Albert I. Below the neck truncation are the artist Jules Lagae's initials: "JUL. LAGAE I". To the left and right along the edge is the French text: «ALBERT ROI DES BELGES», which translates to "ALBERT KING OF THE BELGIANS". The coin's edge features relief tooth-like elements.

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