Step back into history with this 2-piece set of Belgium 25 Centimes coins from 1942 and 1943, featuring the bilingual legend BELGIE - BELGIQUE. Struck in zinc during World War II under German occupation, these coins reflect resilience in times of hardship. With a total mintage of 14.4 million in 1942 and 21.6 million in 1943, they remain prized wartime artifacts and a must-have for collectors of rare European coins
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Historic WWII Coins: Issued during the German occupation of Belgium, these coins are rich in wartime history.
Mintage Figures: Only 14.4 million were struck in 1942 and 21.6 million in 1943, making the 1942 issue the scarcer of the two.
Zinc Composition: Due to wartime metal shortages, these coins were made of zinc, which corrodes easily—well-preserved examples are harder to find today.
Cultural Significance: The bilingual legend BELGIE - BELGIQUE symbolizes Belgium’s linguistic heritage, adding cultural value.
Future Value Growth: As original WWII coins age, complete sets (like this 1942–1943 pair) become increasingly desirable and valuable in the numismatic market.
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Numista – Belgium 25 Centimes WWII: Numista Catalogue
Coin Update News on wartime coinage: Coin Update – WWII Coins
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