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10 cent of Albert I, 1927

10 cent of Albert I, 1927, side 1 of 2
10 cent of Albert I, 1927, side 2 of 2

Details

Period
World Wars and interwar (1914–1945)
Material
Copper-nickel
Condition
Excellent
Denomination
10 cent
Currency
Belgian franc, 1832-2001
Worth
1/10 Belgian franc
Year
1927
Issuer
Belgium
Ruler
Albert I
Reference
Numista
Diameter
22 mm
Location
Blauberg (Herselt)

What could it buy?

In 1929 a kilo of potatoes cost 92 centimes: just over nine of these coins. A labourer then earned on average 45 francs a day, or 450 of these coins.

Approximate, in the prices and wages of the time.

The story

10 cent from 1927, issued in Belgium under Albert I. Very well preserved.

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