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50 cent of Albert I, 1933

50 cent of Albert I, 1933, side 2 of 2
50 cent of Albert I, 1933, side 1 of 2

Details

Period
World Wars and interwar (1914–1945)
Material
Nickel
Condition
Excellent
Denomination
50 cent
Currency
Belgian franc, 1832-2001
Worth
1/2 Belgian franc
Year
1933
Issuer
Belgium
Ruler
Albert I
Reference
Numista
Diameter
18 mm
Weight
2.35 g
Location
Bergom (Herselt)

What could it buy?

Around 1930 this bought about half a kilo of potatoes (92 centimes a kilo in 1929). A labourer then earned on average 45 francs a day, or 90 of these coins.

Approximate, in the prices and wages of the time.

The story

50 cent from 1933, issued in Belgium under Albert I. Very well preserved.

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