Overview

Issued by the Royal Belgian Mint in 1982, this heavy 20 Francs coin features the profile of King Baudouin I on the obverse and an iconic modern stylized olive branch design on the reverse by Harry Elstrøm. This coin represents the French-language issue (“BELGIQUE”).

Key Features & Details:

• Country: Belgium (Kingdom of Belgium)
• Monarch: King Baudouin I
• Denomination: 20 Francs (20 F)
• Year: 1982
• Language Variant: French (“BELGIQUE”)
• Material: Nickel-brass
• Condition: Circulated / Pre-owned – A genuinely circulated coin that has seen use. The portrait features, the olive leaf relief and the denomination marking “20 F” all remain clear and fully legible, with natural surface wear, handling marks and an original bronze-gold patina.
• Obverse (Front): Bare head portrait of King Baudouin I facing left, with designer signature below.
• Reverse (Back): Stylized olive branch motif with leaves and olives, inscribed “BELGIQUE”, “20 F”, and year “1982”.

Collector Value:

A standout favourite among collectors of Belgian pre-Euro decimal coinage due to its artistic reverse design and distinct weight.