Belgium 1966 25 centiemen

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1964-75 for king Baudouin (Baldwin in English) of Belgium with Dutch (shown here) and French legends. It is common in all grades altho specimens with medal alignment (KM 154.2) are worth a premium.

Recorded mintage: 7,720,000 plus 6,820,000 with French legend ("Belgique").

Specification: 1.8 g, copper-nickel, 16 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 154.1.

Sources:

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

Link to:

• 1964 franc, French legend
• 1965 50 centimes, French legend
• 1966 frank, Dutch legend
• 1967 frank, Dutch legend
• 1971 25 centiemen, Dutch legend
• Coins and currency dated 1966