5 Centimes - Léopold II
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Features
| Issuer |
Belgian Congo ›
Congo Free State (1885-1908)
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Leopold II (1885-1908)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1887-1894 |
| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
| Currency | Franc (1887-1908) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 11422 |
| References | KM# 3 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde. |
Obverse
Crowned monograms circle center hole
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEOPOLD II ROI DES BELGES SOUV.DE L'ETAT INDEP.DU CONGO
Unabridged legend: Léopold II, roi des Belges, souverain de l'Etat indépendant du Congo.
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Reverse
Center hole within star
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*** 5 Ces ***
L 1887 W
Engraver: Léopold Wiener
Edge
Milled
Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)Comments
70% of 1888 coins are overprinted on 1887
5% of coins bear the actual date of 1888
25% of coins bear the date 1887
These coins are all medal-struck
Coins from 1894 are minted in coinage
27.88% of these coins remain
5% of coins bear the actual date of 1888
25% of coins bear the date 1887
These coins are all medal-struck
Coins from 1894 are minted in coinage
27.88% of these coins remain
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||||||
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| 1887 | 
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175 000 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 53 | Medal alignment | 41% | |||||||
| 1888 | $ 5.00 | $ 12 | $ 22 | $ 23 | $ 23 | 49% | |||||||||
| 1888 |
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$ 12 | $ 14 | $ 14 | $ 25 | Overdate 1888/7 | 19% | ||||||||
| 1894 |
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150 000 | $ 10 | $ 15 | Medal alignment | 13% | |||||||||
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 196 Lot 1692 
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29 May 2026 | 1887 – Medal alignment | UNC |
USD 39.47
(EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 79 Lot 2763
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21 Mar 2023 | 1887 – Medal alignment | UNC |
USD 53.41
(EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2022 November 20 - 21 The Archipelago Collection World Coins Showcase Auction 61284 Lot 99149
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20 Nov 2022 | 1887 – Medal alignment |
UNC (NGC MS64 Brown) |
USD 63.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 114 Lot 1763
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24 Feb 2024 | 1887 – Medal alignment | AU |
USD 18.58
(EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 171 Lot 2760
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10 Oct 2025 | 1894 – Medal alignment | XF |
USD 13.93
(EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 196 Lot 1693
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29 May 2026 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 32.51
(EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 184 Lot 2579
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27 Feb 2026 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 53.41
(EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 166 Lot 1943
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16 Aug 2025 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 42.96
(EUR 37.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 152 Lot 1955
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8 Mar 2025 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 23.22
(EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 141 Lot 3503
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25 Oct 2024 | Undetermined | UNC |
USD 20.90
(EUR 18.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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