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5 Centimes - Léopold II (Dutch text - Large lion)
🇧🇪 Belgium · 5 Centimes · 1832–2001
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mintage | 2,495,089 |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Joseph-Pierre Braemt |
| Ruler | Léopold II |
| Reference | KM# 45 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BEL-118 |
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Varieties & References
Other recorded varieties for 1901:
- 5 Centimes - Léopold II (French text - Large lion) · French text - Large lion
- 5 Centimes - Léopold II (French text; small date) · French text; small date
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1901 Belgium 5 Centimes coins were minted?
2,495,089 were struck.
What is a 1901 Belgium 5 Centimes made of?
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), weighing 3 g.
What is the melt value of a 1901 Belgium 5 Centimes?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1901 Belgium 5 Centimes a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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