Belgium 5 Francs 1969 Laureate Head

Add a classic European piece to your collection with this Belgian 5 Francs coin from 1969. The obverse of the coin features a laureate head profile, adorned with laurel leaves, facing left, alongside the year of issue 1969 and the designer's signature RAU, for Marcel Rau. The reverse displays a royal crown above a stylized branch that divides the denomination 5 and FR, for Francs, with the country's name in French BELGIQUE below. This coin, made of a copper-nickel alloy, is an example of the currency circulated in Belgium during the reign of King Baudouin I. It is a collectible item of historical value representing Belgium's numismatic heritage and will make a fine addition to any European coin collection.