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1616:) in denominations of 5, 10, 100, 500 and 1000 francs (1, 2, 20, 100 and 200 belgas). These were the last notes to bear denominations in belgas. Treasury notes for 50 francs were introduced in 1948, followed by 20 francs in 1950, whilst the National Bank continued to issue 100, 500 and 1000 francs. 5000 franc banknotes were introduced in 1971, with the 20 and 50 franc treasury notes replaced by coins in 1980 and 1987, respectively. 10,000 franc banknotes were introduced in 1992, the same year that production of the 5000 franc note ceased. 2000 franc notes were introduced in 1994, with 200-franc notes issued in 1996. While previous issues of Belgian notes were bilingual, starting with the 10000-franc notes in 1992, Belgian franc banknotes became trilingual, with the language appearing on the obverse being the main language spoken by the subject (French or Dutch) and the other two official languages (including German) on the reverse. 2074: 1728: 1718: 1885: 1679: 1875: 1937: 1669: 1832: 1927: 1780: 1822: 993: 1770: 1544: 4099: 4123: 1001: 2063: 469: 2054: 2087: 94: 1141:
cupro-nickel in the 1 franc in 1988, which was also significantly reduced in size. These changes coincided with a gradual modernization of the general coinage while older issues were gradually pulled from circulation, similar to what took place during the early postwar years. The new designs were also more identifiable to vending machines and the visually impaired. 1994 saw a redesign of all denominations but the 50 centimes, with a uniform design featuring
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Even though it is a country with three official languages, Belgian coins usually only show both French and Flemish Dutch text, and sometimes one or the other depending on the type or time period to represent which region the coin is meant to represent. In later 20th-century issues, the text is almost
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was equal to 1 Belgian franc. Both francs were legal tender in the two countries. Nevertheless, payment with Luxembourg banknotes was commonly denied by shopkeepers in Belgium, either by ignorance or by fear that their other customers would refuse the banknotes (again, either by ignorance or fear of
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were introduced in 1969 (only struck until 1979), followed by nickel-bronze 20 francs in 1980 and nickel 50 francs in 1987, all of which — bar the 10 Franc coin — replaced the corresponding banknotes. Aluminium-bronze replaced cupro-nickel in the 5 franc in 1986, whilst nickel-plated iron replaced
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In 1948, cupro-nickel 5 francs and silver 50 and 100 francs were produced, followed by silver 20 francs in 1949 and cupro-nickel 1 franc in 1950. These coins depicted classical allegoric figures. Bronze 20 and 50 centimes featuring a miner and lantern were minted in 1952. Despite the widely varied
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in Dutch). These featured the god Mercury. Nickel-brass replaced cupro-nickel in the 5 and 10 centimes in 1930, followed by the 25 centime in 1938. Nickel 5 and 20 francs were introduced in 1930 and 1931, respectively, followed by silver 20 francs in 1933 and 50 francs in 1939. In 1938 the 5 franc
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Initially, the currency was monolingual in French. From 1886, some Belgian coins also carried Dutch legends. Some later coins featured inscriptions in both languages. When the two languages appeared on either side of the same face of a coin, two versions were still produced: one with Dutch to the
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varied over the years. After 1971, its lowest mark was in February 1985, when one dollar would have bought 66.31 franc. Its highest standing was in July 1980, when it stood at 27.96 to the dollar. After 1 January 1999, the rates are calculated from the Francs fixed conversion rate to the Euro.
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survived, however, forming the basis for full economic union in 1932. In 1935, the Belgian franc was devalued by 28% to 150.632 mg fine gold per Belga and the link between the Luxembourg and Belgian francs was revised to 1 Luxembourg franc = 1.25 Belgian francs.
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left and French to the right, and one with the alternate arrangement. Banknotes became bilingual in 1887 and, from 1992, banknotes were introduced which were trilingual, with either French or Dutch on the obverse and German and the remaining language on the reverse.
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The treasury took over production of 5 and 20 franc notes in 1926. In 1927, notes were introduced by the National Bank with denominations given in both francs and belgas. These were 50, 100, 500, 1000 and 10,000 francs (10, 20, 100, 200 and 2000 belgas).
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Unlike coins, banknotes removed from circulation in 2002 (as well as all other banknotes with denominations of at least 100 francs of earlier series issued since 1944, and certain rare banknotes issued prior to 1944) may be exchanged into euros at the
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Like 10 other European currencies, the Belgian/Luxembourgish franc ceased to exist on 1 January 1999, when it became fixed at 1 EUR= 40.3399 BEF/LUF, thus a franc was worth €0.024789. Old franc coins and notes lost their
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20 centimes were introduced, followed by cupro-nickel 5 and 10 centimes in 1861. The silver 5 franc was discontinued in 1876. Between 1901 and 1908, holed, cupro-nickel 5, 10 and 25 centime coins were introduced.
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occupied zone, followed by holed, zinc 50 centimes in 1918. Production of 2 centimes ended in 1919. In 1922 and 1923, nickel 50 centime and 1 and 2 franc coins were introduced bearing the text
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In 1926, Belgium, as well as France, experienced depreciation and an abrupt collapse of confidence, leading to the introduction of a new gold currency for international transactions, the
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A View of the Coins at this Time Current Throughout Europe: Exhibiting the Figures of Near 300 on 25 Copper Plates, Together with Their Value, and in what Metal They are Struck ...
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set on 5 October. This was changed to 43.8275 in 1946 and then to 50 following the devaluation of sterling in September 1949. The Belgian franc was devalued again in 1982.
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dates these coins were issued into circulation only a few years apart as part of a broader currency reform. The silver coinage ceased production after 1955.
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Cupro-nickel 25 centime coins replaced the 20 centime in 1964. The 25 centime coins were later discontinued in 1975. Nickel 10 francs depicting
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worth 5 francs, and the country's withdrawal from the monetary union, which ceased to exist at the end of the year. The Belga was tied to
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being denied payment with it later), forcing them to go through the hassle of a trip to their bank to redeem the value of the banknote.
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As a consequence of the German occupation in 1940, the silver coinage was discontinued. In 1941, zinc replaced all other metals in the
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began issuing paper money, in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 francs. 1, 2 and 5 franc notes were introduced in 1914. The
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In 1914, production of the 1 centime and all silver and gold coins ceased. Zinc 5, 10 and 25 centimes were introduced in the
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issued paper money in the German-occupied areas between 1915 and 1918 in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 20, 100 and 1000 francs.
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from the 15th to 19th centuries until its replacement in 1832 by the Belgian franc. Its value differed from the
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during the latter's separation from Belgium from 1581 to 1816. Standard coins issued in Belgium include:
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francs and gold 10 and 25 francs were issued between 1848 and 1850. Silver 20 centimes replaced the
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was reduced in size and redesigned along with the 1 franc to depict a lion and heraldic arms.
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In 1944, following liberation, new banknotes were introduced (dated 1943 and printed in the
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of 24.55 g fine silver, worth 2.4 gulden or 48 stuiver (or 10.23 g fine silver per gulden)
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Some commemorative coins were issued with German inscriptions but none for circulation.
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in denominations which included 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000 francs.
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without exception divided between two types of coins, with Flemish issues reading
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This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.
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of 1 Belga = 209.211 mg fine gold. The 1921 monetary union of Belgium and
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replacing the image of Baudouin. This series ceased production after 2000.
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and 1 cent coins. The 40 franc was not issued after 1841, whilst silver
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of 4.5 g silver arrived in Belgium following its occupation during the
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was introduced. It was subdivided into 100 subunits, each known as a
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The obverse (top) and reverse of a 1929 Belgian banknote. featuring
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at a rate of 35 belgas (175 francs) = £1 stg and was thus put on a
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in 1854. Belgium was the first country to introduce coins made of
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Between 1832 and 1834, copper 1, 2, 5 and 10 centime, silver
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In 1865, Belgium, France, Switzerland and Italy created the
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used both French and Belgian francs until it issued its own
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of 26.67 g silver was also accepted for 2.8 exchange gulden.
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was used until around 1920. Later, the singular noun
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Société générale pour favoriser l'industrie nationale
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Archived from 915: 751:of 25.71 g fine silver, worth 3.15 gulden 1721:200 belgische Francs (1995) - Vorderseite 2245: 1542: 1148:Coins ceased to be convertible in 2004. 999: 991: 1965:, map of Belgium, Parliamentary chamber 1731:200 belgische Francs (1995) - Rückseite 14: 4136: 2362: 2360: 1878:2.000 Francs (1994-2001) - Vorderseite 4012:European Financial Stability Facility 3203:Euro interbank offered rate (Euribor) 3010: 2495: 2407:, Overview of Belgian franc from the 2314:"Belgium, European, Banknotes, Coins" 1590:Banque liègeoise et Caisse d'épargnes 27:Currency of Belgium from 1832 to 2002 3404:Coins by country with minting rights 2262: 1672:100 Francs (1995-2001) - Vorderseite 3586:French Southern and Antarctic Lands 2913: 2834: 2604: 2587: 2357: 2098:Use of Luxembourg francs in Belgium 1914:design, flowers, elements from the 1888:2000 Francs (1994–2001) - Rückseite 24: 3815:European Monetary Cooperation Fund 3213:European payments initiative (EPI) 2331: 2085: 2072: 2061: 2052: 2043: 1935: 1930:10.000 Francs (1997) - Vorderseite 1925: 1883: 1873: 1830: 1820: 1778: 1768: 1726: 1716: 1682:100 Francs (1995–2001) - Rückseite 1677: 1667: 1624:for an indefinite period of time. 920:The Franc's value compared to the 25: 4185: 4174:2002 disestablishments in Belgium 2397:, Exchange of Belgian banknotes ( 2378: 2132:Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union 1825:1.000 Francs (1997) - Vorderseite 1125:using leftover planchets for the 929:Cost of one US dollar, 1 January 772:United Kingdom of the Netherlands 4121: 4109: 4097: 4085: 4058: 4046: 4034: 3208:Single euro payments area (SEPA) 3111:European System of Central Banks 2417:(in English, German, and French) 2345:from the original on 6 June 2017 2189:was used for the plural as well. 1940:10.000 Francs (1997) - Rückseite 1565:Société de commerce de Bruxelles 720:was the currency of present-day 480: 467: 92: 4159:Currencies replaced by the euro 3036: 2874:Saint Pierre and Miquelon franc 2732:French Equatorial African franc 2414:Historical banknotes of Belgium 1835:1.000 Francs (1997) - Rückseite 1773:500 Francs (1998) - Vorderseite 1004:Belgian zinc coins made during 850:Belgium's occupation by Germany 4169:1832 establishments in Belgium 2306: 2256: 2239: 2192: 2171: 684:from 1832 until 2002 when the 13: 1: 4144:Currencies with ISO 4217 code 3188:Economy of the European Union 2263:Shaw, William Arthur (1896). 2164: 1783:500 Francs (1998) - Rückseite 406:100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 fr. 3318:2 € commemorative coins 3152:European Stability Mechanism 2232: 1602:Société générale de Belgique 1538: 1523: 1492: 1479: 1444: 1411: 1396: 1370: 1337: 1324: 1295: 1262: 1223: 1190: 893:, and French issues reading 872:status on 28 February 2002. 726:gulden of the Dutch Republic 7: 4149:Economic history of Belgium 3825:European Monetary Institute 2110: 2021:André Ernest Modeste Grétry 1969:Royal Greenhouses of Laeken 875: 10: 4190: 4154:Modern obsolete currencies 3679:Other extant EU currencies 3525:Monetary agreement with EU 1954:164 × 76 mm 1902:159 × 76 mm 1849:154 × 76 mm 1797:149 × 76 mm 1745:144 × 76 mm 1696:139 × 76 mm 1153: 777: 705: 632:Replaced by euro, non cash 602:EU Exchange Rate Mechanism 4029: 4004: 3873: 3853: 3760: 3751: 3711: 3687: 3676: 3652:Countries and territories 3649: 3599: 3581:Saint Pierre and Miquelon 3560: 3523: 3410: 3403: 3351: 3323:Other commemorative coins 3268: 3261: 3228: 3175: 3147:Stability and Growth Pact 3139: 3093: 3045: 2978: 2962: 2742:French West African franc 2662: 2536: 2470: 2452: 2433: 2246:Snelling, Thomas (1766). 2102:Between 1944 and 2002, 1 2031:10,000 francs (€247.89): 1632: 1518: 1506: 1503: 1500: 1497: 1494: 1474: 1458: 1455: 1452: 1449: 1446: 1391: 1375: 1372: 1345: 1342: 1339: 1319: 1303: 1300: 1297: 1267: 1264: 770:of 9.613 g silver of the 663: 650: 640: 630: 620: 610: 600: 595: 577: 565: 547: 535: 517: 503: 498: 460: 452: 447: 437: 427: 420: 410: 400: 393: 342: 335: 258: 251: 192: 185: 178: 165: 131: 123: 118: 110: 103: 91: 73: 58: 42: 37: 4005:Former fiscal provisions 3775:European Monetary System 3565:using euro per agreement 2727:French Camerounian franc 2037:Queen Fabiola of Belgium 2033:King Baudouin of Belgium 1979:Earlier notes included: 1757:Musicians, buildings in 1622:National Bank of Belgium 1597:National Bank of Belgium 1065:franc in 1852. 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and Dhekelia 3338:Europa coin programme 3101:European Central Bank 3058:Capital Markets Union 2177:In Dutch, the plural 2089: 2076: 2065: 2056: 2047: 2013:500 francs (€12.39): 1939: 1929: 1887: 1877: 1834: 1824: 1782: 1772: 1730: 1720: 1681: 1671: 1546: 1003: 995: 3874:Preceding currencies 3840:European debt crisis 3230:International status 2737:French Guianan franc 2571:New Caledonian franc 2147:Joseph-Pierre Braemt 2007:100 francs (€2.48): 2001:100 francs (€2.48): 1861:by Permeke, Flemish 858:Bretton Woods system 819:Latin Monetary Union 453:Date of introduction 3855:Previous EU members 3769:Snake in the tunnel 3220:Euro Currency Index 2931:US occupation franc 2852:Ruanda-Urundi franc 2787:Luxembourgish franc 2617:Liechtenstein franc 2483:Luxembourgish franc 2122:Ruanda-Urundi franc 2117:Belgian Congo franc 1991:50 francs (€1.24): 1985:20 francs (€0.50): 1647:Equivalent in euros 930: 808:Luxembourgish franc 492:Luxembourgish Franc 34: 4064:Numismatics portal 3886:Austrian schilling 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