20 Francs - Albert II French text

20 Francs - Albert II (French text) - obverse20 Francs - Albert II (French text) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Belgium
King Albert II (1993-2013)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1994-2001
Value 20 Francs (20 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Nickel brass
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.65 mm
Thickness 2.32 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized 28 February 2002
Number
N#
1044
References KM# 191,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
LA# BFM-175,
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.
Schön# 174
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Portrait in left profile of Albert II with his name below. Central line following silhouette.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALBERT II

Engraver: Jan Alfons Keustermans

Reverse

Central vertical line divide year on top, value at centre and legend in French at bottom. Mint and privy mark at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1996
20
FRANCS
BELGIQUE

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Lejon Tits

Edge

Geometrical pattern

20 Francs - Albert II (French text) -  obverse

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Mint

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

Comments

Obverse
Die I - script of legend thicker, as the result letters next to vertical line are closer to it.
Die II - script of legend thinner, as the result letters next to vertical line are further from it.

Reverse
Die A - script of legend thicker, as the result "20" of face value far from the rim. Mint mark and privy mark are higher.
Die B - script of legend thinner, as the result "20" of face value closer to the rim. Mint mark and privy mark are lower.

Pictures: © Images courtesy of Alexandr Prokofyev


Combinations:
I+A: 1994.
II+B: 1994 (in sets), 1995-2001.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1994  12 560 000 $ 0.41 $ 0.41 $ 0.47 $ 0.47 $ 0.64 $ 1.10 56% Morin 882; Coin alignment
1995  60 000 $ 2.70 3% Morin 884; Coin alignment; In sets only
1996  14 485 000 $ 0.22 $ 0.45 $ 0.51 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 1.10 52% Morin 886; Coin alignment
1997  60 000 $ 3.30 3% Morin 888; Coin alignment; In sets only
1998  6 500 000 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 0.54 $ 2.20 24% Morin 890; Coin alignment
1999  60 000 $ 4.30 4% Morin 892; Coin alignment; In sets only
1999  5 000 0.3% Morin 893; In proof sets only; Medal alignment
2000  60 000 $ 3.40 4% Morin 896; Coin alignment; In sets only
2000  5 000 0.3% Morin 897; In proof sets only; Medal alignment
2001  60 000 $ 3.30 3% Morin 900; Coin alignment; In sets only
2001  5 000 0.4% Morin 901; In proof sets only; Medal alignment

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