5 Francs - Leopold II (1887 - 1896)
Features
Denomination | 5 Francs |
Catalog Number | KM# 8 |
Weight (g) | 25 |
Diameter (mm) | 37 |
Thickness (mm) | 3 |
Shape: | Round |
Composition: | Silver (.900) |
Not Magnetic | |
Metal Value (USD) | 17.16 |
Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
L. WIENER
LEOPOLD II R.D.BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
L. WIENER
Reverse
Engraved by Leopold Wiener
Lettering:
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
5 FRANCS
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
1887
Edge
Lettering:
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
Description:
Inscripted
TRAVAIL ET PROGRES
Description:
Inscripted
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1887 | Unknown | ||
1891 | 30,000 | Unknown | |
1894 | 50,000 | Unknown | |
1896 | 110,000 | Unknown |