Belgian Gold Coins of Leopold II 1865 - 1909
Leopold II of Belgium reigned from 1865 to 1909. Gold coins were issued from 1867 to 1882, we buy and sell Belgian gold 20 francs (franks) and other gold coins.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
20 Francs	21.5	6.4516	.900	.1867

Notes on Table
Weight = Weight in grams.
Gold Content = Fine gold content in troy ounces.

Description of Leopold II 20 Francs
Obverse
Bare head of King Leopold II facing right, with the inscription
LEOPOLD PREMIER ROI DES BELGES
Under the head are the engraver's initials L W, and the date.
Interestingly on the last issue, 1865, of Leopold I, the engraver managed to mis-spell his own name as L. Winner instead of L. Wiener, perhaps this is why it was decided that he would shorten this to his initial only.
The first type was issued from 1867 to 1870 inclusive, and the second type from 1870 to 1882 inclusive. On the second type, there is a redesigned portrait, he is shown with a slightly longer but coarser beard (it had obviously had longer to grow!) a different shaped truncation at the neck, and other small differences including larger lettering and date numerals. Dates from 1867 to 1869 can only be first type, while dates from 1871 onwards can only be second type. 1870 occurs in both types, in which case the shape of the neck truncation is the easiest way to identify the different types.
Reverse
Belgian coat of arms, a lion in a circular shield draped in an ermine cape topped by a crown.
the inscription reads:
L'UNION FAIT LA FORCE
20 FR

Edge
The edge has raised 5-pointed stars with the raised lettering:-
DIEU PROTEGE LA BELGIQUE

Position A and Position B
Position A = With the obverse (head) side facing downwards, the lettering is upright.
Position B = With the obverse (head) side facing upwards, the lettering is upright.
Apparently many Belgian collectors ascribe some importance to this, and for some coin issues one position is rarer than the other, and commands a price premium.

Prices & Availability
Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.

Date	Denomination	Description	Grade	Mintage	Availability	Price £	Price $
1867	20 Francs	Leopold II	good VF / almost EF	1,341,000	Yes	£215	$
1868	20 Francs	Leopold II	almost EF	1,382,000	Yes	£215	$
1869	20 Francs	Leopold II	almost EF	1,234,000	Yes	£215	$
1870	20 Francs	Leopold II	First Type, EF	3,191,000	Sold	£60	$110
1870	20 Francs	Leopold II	Second Type, EF	3,191,000	Yes	£215	$
1871	20 Francs	Leopold II			Yes	£215	$
1874	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	3,046,000	Yes	£215	$
1875	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	4,134,000	Yes	£215	$
1876	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	2,070,000	Yes	£215	$
1877	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	5,906,000	Yes	£215	$
1878	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	2,505,000	Sold	£55	$102
1882	20 Francs	Leopold II	EF	522,000	Yes	£215	$

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order

Belgian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Belgium, please look at our original Chard Coins website.

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Belgian gold coins, whether listed on this page or not. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.