Coin

20 Francs - Léopold I (1965) — Belgium

Belgium • 1965 • KM# 23, Mor# 6, LA# BFM-153, BFM-154, Delmonte G# 1264, Fr# 411

20 Francs - Léopold I (1965) — Belgium

Overview

Gold 20 Francs coin of Belgium featuring King Leopold I. Note: Struck in 1866 with year 1865.

Specifications

Country
Belgium
Year
1965
Composition
Gold (.900) (10% copper)
Weight
6.452 g
Diameter
21 mm
Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
KM# 23, Mor# 6, LA# BFM-153, BFM-154, Delmonte G# 1264, Fr# 411
Issuer
Belgium

Design details

Obverse

Head of King Leopold I facing right with designer below neck. Text in French surrounding.

Reverse

Value and date within wreath of oak branches.

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: Léopold Wiener is credited as the designer for the Standard circulation coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Mintage vs. survival: A moderate mintage of 531,963. Grade rarity is usually the driver of value here — mid-grade circulated pieces are common, but original-surface uncirculated coins can command a strong premium.
  • Gold issue: Gold (.900) (10% copper) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as KM# 23, Mor# 6, LA# BFM-153, BFM-154, Delmonte G# 1264, Fr# 411. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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