10 centimes (World War II Belgian coin)
| Belgium | |
| Value | 10 Belgian centimes |
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| Mass | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.63 mm |
| Edge | Plain |
| Composition | 100% Zn |
| Years of minting | 1941-1946 |
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| Design | Royal monogram Lettering: L III L 1941 |
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| Design | Denomination and three escutcheons Lettering: Belgique Belgie (1941-1946) Belgie Belgique (1941-1946) 10c |
The 10 centimes coin was minted between 1941 and 1946, first by the Germans during the occupation of Belgium, and then by the Belgian government after World War II ended. The coin composed of 100% zinc, and was an emergency issue type. There are also two different varieties.
Varieties
- Belgique-Belgie lettering
| Year | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 10,000,000 | |
| 1942 | 17,000,000 | |
| 1943 | 22,500,000 | |
| 1945 | Rare | |
| 1946 | 10,370,000 | Rare |
- Belgie-Belgique lettering
| Year | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 7,000,000 | |
| 1942 | 21,000,000 | |
| 1943 | 22,000,000 | |
| 1944 | 28,000,000 | |
| 1945 | 8,000,000 | |
| 1946 | 10,370,000 |
References
- ^ "10 Centimes - Leopold III (BELGIQUE-BELGIE) - Belgium - Numista". Retrieved 01/15/13.
- ^ "10 Centimes - Leopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE) - Belgium - Numista". Retrieved 01/15/13.
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