Belgium 1971 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. An 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 Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.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: 10,000,000.

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:

• 1969 franc, French legend
• 1971 25 centiemen, Dutch legend
• 1974 5 francs, French legend
• 1979 frank, Dutch legend
• Coins and currency dated 1971