Issuer Belgium
King Baudouin I (1951-1993)
Leopold III (1934-1951)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1948-1981
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 6 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 1.75 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized 16 December 1987
Obverse
Crowned oak branch dividing value, legend in French below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FR
= BELGIQUE =
Unabridged legend: Francs
Translation: Belgium
Engraver: Marcel Rau Read more on Wikipedia
Reverse
Head of Ceres facing left, date left between two four-pointed stars, cornucopia right, designer below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1949
Engraver: Marcel Rau Read more on Wikipedia
Edge
Reeded