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20 Francs - Léopold III

20 Francs - Léopold III - obverse20 Francs - Léopold III - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
Król Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 1934-1935
Value 20 Francs (20 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Srebro (.680) (32% copper)
Weight 11 g
Diameter 28.15 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Okrągły
Technique Frezowana
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized 20 June 1947
Number
N#
2138
References Mor# 448a, 448b, etc.
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
, KM# 105
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, LA# BFM-169, BFM-170
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.
, Schön# 69
Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

Obverse

Głowa króla Leopolda III zwrócona w lewo, dzieląca datę. Nazwa powyżej, projektant poniżej.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
♦ LEOPOLD III ♦
1935
RAU

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Reverse

Wartość podziału korony. Dwujęzyczny tekst wokół. Poniżej bukiet kłosów pszenicy i liści dębu.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
♦ ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE ♦
20 FR
♦ KONINKRIJK BELGIË ♦

Unabridged legend: 20 Frank / Francs

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Edge

Zwykły z wytłoczonym napisemAutomatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering: = BELGIQUE = BELGIE

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Comments

Pozycja A: Napisy na krawędzi są czytane w pozycji pionowej, gdy rewers (z nominałem) jest skierowany do góry.
Pozycja B: Napis na krawędzi jest odczytywany w pozycji pionowej, gdy awers (z głową) jest skierowany do góry.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1934  (en) Without umlaut above "E"; Position B 0.13%
1934  1 250 000 $ 18 $ 21 $ 28 Mor# 448a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) With umlaut above "E"; Position A 19%
1934  Mor# 448a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Without umlaut above "E"; Position A 0.9%
1934  Photo $ 19 $ 28 $ 37 $ 55 Mor# 448b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) With umlaut above "E"; Position B 7%
1934  Mor# M/N
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Medal alignment 0.8%
1935  Photo 10 760 475 $ 18 $ 18 $ 21 $ 21 $ 29 $ 34 Mor# 449a
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Position A 73%
1935  Photo $ 21 $ 21 $ 23 $ 32 Mor# 449b
Peter Eyckmans, Frans Morin. Catalogue officiel des monnaies belges. Eyckmans Peter (3 volumes).
(en) Position B 27%

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This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2375 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.240 oz
Current srebro price: 73.88 USD/oz (see silver price )

Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 20 Francs - Léopold III Picture 2 of the example of 20 Francs - Léopold III
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1935 – Mor# 449b – (en) Position B (see more)
Picture 1 of the example of 20 Francs - Léopold III
© La Catastrophe ultraviolette
1935 – Mor# 449b – (en) Position B • 11.11 g (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 316
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 1934 – Mor# 448b – (en) With umlaut above "E"; Position B UNC USD 29.06
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 267
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1934 – Mor# 448b – (en) With umlaut above "E"; Position B UNC USD 8.14
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold IIIPicture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 48
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 1935 – Mor# 449a – (en) Position A XF
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 49
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 Undetermined UNC USD 25.57
(EUR 22.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 131
Lot 300
Internet Archive
26 Jun 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 10.46
(EUR 9.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 112
Lot 434
Internet Archive
10 Feb 2024 Undetermined UNC USD 15.11
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 57
Lot 2200
Internet Archive
19 Mar 2022 Undetermined UNC USD 29.06
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 192
Lot 777
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2026 Undetermined AU USD 12.79
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 184
Lot 104
Internet Archive
27 Feb 2026 Undetermined AU USD 31.38
(EUR 27.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Francs - Léopold III
Katz
Auction 182
Lot 106
Internet Archive
6 Feb 2026 Undetermined AU USD 20.92
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