Belgium - Euro (1999-?) Coins
Numismatics in Belgium has a rich history that reflects the political and economic changes in the country. Currently, Belgium uses the euro as its official currency, having been part of the Eurozone since its introduction in 2002. However, its monetary history is much more extensive and fascinating.
The Belgian franc: predecessor of the euro
Before the adoption of the euro, Belgium's official currency was the Belgian franc. Introduced in 1832, shortly after the country's independence, the Belgian franc was the national currency for more than 170 years. During this period, numerous series of coins and banknotes were issued, including commemorative issues celebrating historical events and important figures in Belgian culture.
Belgian numismatic milestones
Belgium has been home to several significant numismatic milestones. In 1865, the country was a founding member of the Latin Monetary Union, an early attempt at monetary unification in Europe. In addition, the Royal Belgian Mint, established in 1832, has been responsible for the minting of high-quality coins, including special series such as the 5 ECU silver coins, a precursor to the euro, issued in the 1980s.
| Country | Belgium |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Brussels |
| ISO2 | BE |
| ISO3 | BEL |
| Catalogued coins | 1074 |
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Ancient coins of Belgium
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Belgium.
Belgian Franc Euro 1999-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Belgium - Euro (1999-?) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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1 euro cent
2 euro cent
5 euro cent
10 euro cent
20 euro cent
50 euro cent
1 euro
2 euro
10 euro (50th Anniversary of the North-South Road in Brussels)
2 euro (Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union)
2 euro (Atomium)
10 euro cent
20 euro cent
50 euro cent
1 euro
2 euro
2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Rome)
2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
20 euro (2006 FIFA World Cup Germany)
1 euro cent
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