Belgium 1972 25 centimes

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck at the Brussels mint 1964-75 for Belgium. A similar type (KM 154) was struck with Flemish legends. Some dates exist with medal alignment; these are noted as KM 153.2. The Brussels mint ceased operations in 2018 and Belgium orders its coins from the Utrecht mint.

Recorded mintage: 20,000,000 plus 20,000,000 with Flemish legends.

Specification: 1.8 g, copper-nickel, 18 mm diameter, designed by Raf Mailleux.

Catalog reference: KM 153.1.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1971 25 centiemen, Flemish legend
• 1971 franc, French legend
• 1974 5 francs, French legend
• Coins and currency dated 1972