Belgium 1969 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 Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.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: 21,950,000 plus 21,730,000 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:

• 1967 frank, Dutch legend
• 1971 25 centiemen, Dutch legend
• 1974 5 francs, French legend
• Coins and currency dated 1969