Belgium 1986 5 francs

from the Stonecat Collection

This five francs was struck for king Baudouin I of Belgium, 1986-93. The 1986 is by far the most common date; the years 1989-91 were struck only for collector sets. An equal quantity were struck with Dutch legends (KM 164). Belgium joined the euro in 2002 and all the franc coinage is obsolete.

Recorded mintage: 208 ,450 ,000.

Specification: 5.5 g, brass, 24 mm diameter, designed by Jean-Paul Laenen. Per Numista, this coin is actually aluminum bronze (92% Cu-6% Al-2% Ni).

Catalog reference: KM 163.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1981 20 francs, French legend
• 1987 50 centimes, Flemish legends
• Belgium 1987 5 ecu
• Belgium 1987 50 ecu
• Coins and currency dated 1986