Coin with hole 5 centimes Belgium – all types

The holed 5 centime coin was issued in Belgium from copper-nickel alloy in 1901-1932. Two types of coins were minted throughout the period – with separate inscriptions in French and Flemish.

Design

The side with the value designation (reverse)

A branch with leaves to the left of the central hole.

Inscription: “5 C^es” in French or “5 C^en” in Flemish.

The side with the name of the issuer (obverse)

The crowned monogram of King Leopold II (1901-1909) or Albert I (1909-1932) around the central hole.

Inscription: KONINKRIJK BELGIE in Flemish or ROYAUME DE BELGIQUE in French, date below.

Coin parameters

Weight (grams) – 2.50

Diameter (mm.) – 19.00

Thickness (mm.) – 1.21

Images

Belgium 5 centimes 1920