Obverse: the obverse features a left-facing portrait of King Albert I of Belgium. Around the portrait is the Dutch inscription ALBERT KONING DER BELGEN, meaning Albert, King of the Belgians. Below the portrait is the engraver's signature DEVREESE, for Godefroid Devreese.
Reverse: the reverse depicts the Belgian coat of arms, dividing the denomination 20 FR and the minting year 1934. Inside the coat of arms is the collar of the Order of Leopold with repeated monogram initials LR – Leopoldus Rex (King Leopold I). Below the coat of arms are the engraver’s initials G.D.
About the coin: this is a standard circulation silver coin with a face value of 20 francs, minted in Belgium between 1933 and 1934 during the reign of King Albert I. The coin is made of 680 fine silver (32% copper), weighs 11 g, has a diameter of 28 mm and a thickness of 1.9 mm. It was released into circulation and later demonetized on June 20, 1947. A historically significant coin, it features a dignified royal portrait and an elaborate Belgian coat of arms.
