1 Franc - Baudouin I (Dutch legend)

Belgium · 1939 (Note: Baudouin I became king in 1951; this specific modernist geometric design type with King Baudouin was minted starting in the late 20th century, specifically 1989)

A modern Belgian coin featuring a geometric divided design on the reverse with a crown, denomination 1F, and 'BELGIE', and a portrait of King Baudouin I on the obverse.

Country: Belgium
Denomination: 1 Franc
Metal: Nickel-brass or Cupronickel (typically Nickel)
Grade: Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated with minor surface wear.

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Overview

A modern Belgian coin featuring a geometric divided design on the reverse with a crown, denomination 1F, and 'BELGIE', and a portrait of King Baudouin I on the obverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King Baudouin I, representing a modernist artistic phase in Belgian coinage design before the adoption of the Euro.

Obverse (front)

Right-facing portrait of King Baudouin I with the legend 'BOUDEWIJN I' along the lower border.

Reverse (back)

A tri-sected geometric design featuring a royal crown in the upper left sector, the denomination '1F' in the right sector, and the country name 'BELGIE' along with the split date '19 89' (or similar year) in the lower sector.