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10 Centimes Stad Gent
1920 year| Cardboard | 0.7 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 10 Centimes (0.10 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Weight | 0.7 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.90 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1927 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Value and lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UIT
BETAALBAAR
10c
JANUARI
1920
Translation:
exchangeable
10c
January 1920
Comment
In early 1918, the occupation government requisitioned all available metal. The municipal administration was then forced to order 10 and 25 cent cardboard coins.The artist who designed these monetary tokens is René Decramer.
They were printed by the Vanderpoorten institutions.
Interesting fact
Did you know that this coin was issued during a time of economic crisis in Belgium, specifically during the aftermath of World War I? The use of cardboard as a material for coins was a result of a shortage of metals, which were needed for other purposes. This coin is a unique example of how countries have adapted to challenging circumstances by using alternative materials for currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 347000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centimes (Stad Gent) 1920 coin.