Belgian Congo 1924 frank
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This specimen was lot 1157 in Jean Elsen sale 161 (Brussels, March 2025), where it sold for €170 (about US$221 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"CONGO BELGE, Albert Ier (1909-1934), Cupro-nickel 1 franc, 1924 NL. Petite griffe au revers. (Belgian Congo, Albert I, 1909-34, copper-nickel one franc of 1924, Dutch legends. Light scratch on the reverse, about Uncirculated.)"
This type was struck 1920-30 with Dutch (shown here) and French legends (KM 20). This is a common date in circulated condition.
Recorded mintage: 4,608,000 plus 6,03,000 of KM 20.
Specification: 10 g, copper-nickel, 28.9 mm diameter, reeded edge, engraved by Jules Lagae.
Catalog reference: KM 21, Dupriez 217.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 161, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2025.
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