20 Centimes Pattern

Reverse

Crowned face value dividing date. Legend above in French.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELGIQUE
1948
20
CENTIMES

Translation: Belgium

Engraver: Marcel Rau

Comment

This type is of the same module as the 50 cents Minor

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Ce type est du même module que la 50 centimes Mineur

Interesting fact

The Pattern 20 Centimes coin was designed by the renowned Belgian artist and sculptor, Constantine Meunier. Meunier was known for his work in various artistic fields, including sculpture, painting, and architecture. He was particularly famous for his bronze statues, and his work can be found in many museums and public spaces across Belgium and France. The Pattern 20 Centimes coin features a design of a standing figure of a man, with a hammer in his right hand and a sheaf of wheat in his left, symbolizing industry and agriculture. The coin's design was meant to represent the rebuilding of Belgium after World War II, and it was intended to be used as a regular circulating coin. However, due to various reasons, including a change in the political climate and the introduction of a new currency system, the coin was never released into circulation and remains a rare and valuable collector's item.

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