Belgium • BEF (fr.) • 1972 • KM# 156
Belgium 10 Frank (1972) Specifications
Inspect official mint specifications, exact weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse designs, and standard roll weights for the Belgium 10 Frank (1972) coin.
Numismatic Examination
Coin ID #51 • KM# 156
Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry
Visual Reference
Coin Imagery & Motifs
Obverse (Front)
Reverse (Back)
Obverse Design & Legend
Left-facing portrait of King Baudouin I / E.L.S.
Reverse Design & Denomination
10 FRANK / BELGIË / 1972 / Crowned coat of arms of Belgium above the denomination
Numismatic Notes & Remarks
Struck in 100% pure nickel between 1969 and 1979, this large 27 mm 1972 Belgian 10 Frank coin in Dutch legend was later phased out after the introduction of the 20 Frank coin.
Country: Belgium →
Currency: Belgian Franc (fr. / BEF)
Denomination: 10 Frank
Year: 1972
Shape: Round
Estimate Grade (1–70)
Physical & Metallurgical Data
Official Mint Specifications
Issuing Country
Belgium →
Face Value / Denomination
10 Frank
Historical Currency
Belgian Franc (fr. • BEF)
Minting Year
1972
Krause Catalog (KM#)
KM# 156
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
8.00 g (0.2572 oz t)
Test Mass
Diameter
27.00 mm
Fit Capsule
Thickness
2.02 mm
Planchet Shape
Round
Edge Type
Smooth
Material / Composition
Nickel
Surface Color / Tone
Silver
Engraver / Designer
Harry Elstrøm
Recorded National Mints
Royal Belgian Mint (Koninklijke Munt van België / Monnaie Royale de Belgique) (Brussels)
Total Pieces Minted
10,000,000
Grade ROI
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