Belgian Congo Copper 2 Centimes of the Belgian Congo. Red and brown Choice Uncirculated with outstanding original luster. Rare in this grade, since so few were saved. Mintage 125,000 units for both 1887 & 1888 but 99,000 pieces were melted especially most were 1887 pieces. For 1887:1888 rarity ratio, it's 1: 6.5.