Belgium 1952 frank

from the Stonecat Collection

This frank was struck for kings Leopold III and Baudouin I of Belgium, 1950-88. This is a common date but slightly scarce in nice condition. A nearly equal quantity were struck with French legends (KM 142.1). Varieties exist with medal alignment (KM 143.2). In 1949, the exchange rate was US$1 = fifty francs. Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.

Recorded mintage: 49,145,000 plus 53,205,000 with French legends.

Specification: 4 g, copper-nickel, 21 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 143.1.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1951 franc, French legend
• 1951 frank, Dutch legend
• 1953 20 centimes, French legends
• 1953 50 centimes, French legends
• 1955 franc, French legend
• Coins and currency dated 1952