During World War II, the Belgian government needed to mint coins using metal that would not be needed for the war effort. Therefore, silver coinage was discontinued and coins were instead minted using pure zinc. In 1944, shortly before the Liberation, the Allies minted 25 million 2 franc coins at the Philadelphia Mint, which were put in circulation after Belgium regained its independence.
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| - Belgian coins of World War II (en)
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| - During World War II, the Belgian government needed to mint coins using metal that would not be needed for the war effort. Therefore, silver coinage was discontinued and coins were instead minted using pure zinc. In 1944, shortly before the Liberation, the Allies minted 25 million 2 franc coins at the Philadelphia Mint, which were put in circulation after Belgium regained its independence. (en)
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| - The 5 franc coin, showing the monogramme and bust of King Leopold III (en)
- The 25 centime coin, showing three provincial shields in addition to the monogramme of Leopold III (en)
- The zinc-coated steel 2 franc coin. Only one variant was minted. (en)
- The 1 franc coin, showing arms of Brabant and the state title on the obverse and the royal monogram on the reverse. (en)
- The 10 centime coin, showing three provincial shields in addition to the monogramme of Leopold III (en)
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| - Belgium 1 franc 1942 obverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 1 franc 1942 reverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 10 centimes 1943 obverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 10 centimes 1943 reverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 2 francs 1944 obverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 2 francs 1944 reverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 25 centimes 1944 obverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 25 centimes 1944 reverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 5 francs 1941 obverse.jpg (en)
- Belgium 5 francs 1941 reverse.jpg (en)
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| - During World War II, the Belgian government needed to mint coins using metal that would not be needed for the war effort. Therefore, silver coinage was discontinued and coins were instead minted using pure zinc. In 1944, shortly before the Liberation, the Allies minted 25 million 2 franc coins at the Philadelphia Mint, which were put in circulation after Belgium regained its independence. (en)
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