City of Ghent 2 Franken, 1918
Ghent - WW1 German Occupation Coinage
Information
Country
City of Ghent
City of Ghent
Currency
Franc
(1832 – 2001)
Coin type
Token
Denomination
2 Francs
Year
1918
Composition
Gold plated copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.8
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Francs from City of Ghent. Issued in 1918. Struck in Gold plated copper. Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.8 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms in the circle with a legend in Dutch above and motto in Latin below. (City of Ghent Loyalty and Love)
- Reverse
- Value and year within wreath, text in Dutch above, in Latin below (1918 2 Francs Refundable January 1922 Peace and Labor)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918 | — | € 140,00 | Struck in 1920 for the benefit of charity |
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