Belgium 1942 franc KM-127

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from the Stonecat Collection
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This type was struck at the Brussels mint 1941-43 and 1947 for Belgium while under Nazi occupation. A similar type (KM 128) was struck with obverse legend "BELGIE - BELGIQUE". King Leopold remained in Belgium during the war and his activities led to accusations of collaboration, whereupon he abdicated in 1950. This coin was demonetized in 1952.

Recorded mintage: 25,000,000 of KM 127 plus 42,000,000 of KM 128.

Specification: 4.25 g, zinc, 21.5 mm diameter, reeded edge, designed by Marcel Rau.

Catalog reference: KM 127.

Source:

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

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