Belgium 1916 5 cent

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This coin was struck by the Germans 1915-16 as occupation coinage for Belgium. Zinc was used as the least valuable metal obtainable. As a result, it is a difficult type to obtain in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 45,464,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, zinc, 19 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 80.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1905 5 centiemen
• 1913 frank, silver restrike
• 1915 25 centimes, silver restrike
• 1917 5 centimes, silver restrike
• Coins and currency dated 1916