20 Francs - Albert II French text

Features

Country	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
Demonetized	02-28-2002
Number	N# 1044 Numista (https://numista.com)
References	KM# 191, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. And 4 more volumes. LA# BFM-175, Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Schön# 174 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

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

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.

Lettering:
1996
20
FRANCS
BELGIQUE

Translation:
1996
20
Francs
Belgium

Engraver: Lejon Tits

Edge

Geometrical pattern

Mint

Head of Archangel Michael

Royal Belgian Mint, Brussels, Belgium

Comments

Privy mark:

Scales: Romain Coenen, 1987-2009

Two main groups of the emission are known.

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	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1994	12 560 000	0.68	0.42	0.59	0.59	1.17	56%	Coin alignment
1995	60 000					2.97	3%	Coin alignment; in Sets only
1996	14 485 000		0.55	0.65	0.59	1.19	53%	Coin alignment
1997	60 000					3.56	3%	Coin alignment; in Sets only
1998	6 500 000			0.61	0.71	2.37	23%	Coin alignment
1999	60 000					4.75	3%	Coin alignment; in Sets only
1999	5 000						0.4%	Proof, in Sets only; medal alignment
2000	60 000					3.56	3%	Coin alignment; in Sets only
2000	5 000						0.4%	Proof, in Sets only; medal alignment
2001	60 000					3.56	3%	Coin alignment; in Sets only
2001	5 000						0.6%	Proof, in Sets only; medal alignment

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