2 Francs - Leopold III

Features

Issuer Belgian Congo (Belgian Congo, Rwanda and Urundi)
King Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1946-1947
Value 2 Francs
Currency Franc (1887-1967)
Composition Brass
Weight 5.0 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness 1.72 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number N# 2963
References KM# 28,
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# BCM-17
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften : 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Belgium.

Obverse

Minting institution in French and Dutch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANQUE DU CONGO BELGE
* 2 FR *
BANK VAN BELGISCH CONGO

Reverse

Elephant

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1947

Edge

Smooth

2 Francs - Leopold III -  obverse

© Wilson Roberto Vasques Nunes

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1946  13 000 000 $ 2.10 $ 2.90 $ 4.80 44%
1947  12 000 000 $ 2.10 $ 3.10 $ 4.30 $ 7.90 $ 88 72%

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Price
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold III
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 1116
Internet Archive
Dec 19, 2020 1946 AU USD 167.70
(EUR 160.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold III
The Coinhouse Auctions
Auction 17
Lot 1117
Internet Archive
Dec 19, 2020 1947 UNC USD 104.81
(EUR 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold III
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36037
Internet Archive
Mar 24, 2019 1947 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold IIIPicture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold III
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36038
Internet Archive
Mar 24, 2019 1947 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 84.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 2 Francs - Leopold III
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 2106
Internet Archive
May 27, 2023 1947 AU USD 13.63
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)

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