Front side of πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ BELGIUM – Royal Portraits and National Symbols 1 Frank "Belgie" 1996 coin
Back side of πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ BELGIUM – Royal Portraits and National Symbols 1 Frank "Belgie" 1996 coin
Additional view 1 of πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ BELGIUM – Royal Portraits and National Symbols 1 Frank "Belgie" 1996 coin
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  • Obverse: Portrait of King Albert II facing left, with the royal monogram A² above.

  • Reverse: Numeric denomination 1 FRANK, bilingual inscription BELGIE / BELGIQUE, and year 1996.

  • Composition: Nickel-brass.

  • Weight: 3.25 g.

  • Diameter: 18.6 mm.

  • Edge: Plain.

  • Mint: Royal Mint of Belgium.

Historical Insight:
This coin comes from the reign of King Albert II (1993–2013). It belongs to the very last series of Belgian franc coins in circulation, issued in both Dutch (BELGIE) and French (BELGIQUE) versions to reflect the nation’s bilingual identity.

Collecting Note:
While common in circulation, these late frank issues are historically significant as they symbolize the end of Belgium’s national currency system before transitioning into the eurozone.

Verified πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ BELGIUM – Royal Portraits and National Symbols 1 Frank "Belgie" 1996

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