Belgium 1962 franc

from the Stonecat Collection

This franc was struck for kings Leopold III and Baudouin I of Belgium, 1950-88. This is a common date. A nearly equal quantity were struck with Dutch legends (KM 143.1). Varieties exist with medal alignment (KM 142.2). Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.

Recorded mintage: 12,250, 000 plus 10,720,000 with Dutch legends.

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

Catalog reference: KM 142.1.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1955 franc, French legend
• 1959 20 centimes, French legend
• 1960 50 francs, wedding of the king
• 1964 franc, French legend
• 1965 50 centimes, French legend
• 1966 25 centiemen, Dutch legend
• Coins and currency dated 1962