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25 Centimes Stad Gent
1920 year| Cardboard | - | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) |
|---|---|
| King | Albert I (1909-1934) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1920 |
| Value | 25 Centimes (0.25 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Cardboard |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1927 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#196106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UIT
BETAALBAAR
25c
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 the Token 25 Centimes (Stad Gent) 1920 from City of Ghent (Province of East Flanders) made of Cardboard was used as a substitute for coins during a time of economic hardship in Belgium? In the early 1920s, the country was facing a severe economic crisis, and the government was unable to produce enough coins to meet the demand. As a result, cities like Ghent began issuing their own tokens, made of materials like cardboard, to serve as a temporary substitute for coins. These tokens were used for small transactions, and they helped to alleviate the shortage of coins in circulation. This is an interesting example of how a city's currency can adapt to meet the needs of its citizens during times of crisis.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 190800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centimes (Stad Gent) 1920 coin.
