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  • 1 Franc 1989-1993, KM# 171, Belgium, Baudouin
  • 1 Franc 1989-1993, KM# 171, Belgium, Baudouin
Description

Baudouin (1930–1993) was King of the Belgians from 1951 until his death in 1993. He was the last Belgian king to be sovereign of the Congo.

Engraver: Harry-Arnold Elstrøm

Obverse

Depicts a portrait in the left profile of Baudouin I of Belgium, his name in Dutch above. Engraver's privy mark on the bottom right.

BOUDEWIJN I

Reverse

Depicts a three-pointed star dividing year, a crown on the top left, value on the top right, country name in Dutch below.

1F
19 92
BELGIË

Edge

1 Franc

Dutch Text
KM# 171 Schön# 131 LA# BFM-104
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 2.75 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Royal Belgian Mint

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