5 Centimes - Broeders Van Liefde ND (1930-1940) front 5 Centimes - Broeders Van Liefde ND (1930-1940) back
5 Centimes - Broeders Van Liefde ND (1930-1940) photo
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5 Centimes - Broeders Van Liefde ND

 
Aluminium 0.50 g 16.1 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
King
Albert I (1909-1934)
Type
Trade tokens › Co-operative tokens
Years
1930-1940
Value
5 Centimes (0.05)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
0.50 g
Diameter
16.1 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#134254
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
frères de la charité
broeders van liefde
0,05

Translation: Brothers of charity

Edge

Plain

Comment

necessity token of the brothers of charity Belgium
The Brothers of Charity were founded in 1807 in Ghent by the priest TRIEST.
This congregation is mainly concerned with disabled people.
In 1967, the head office was established in ROME.
Tokens denominated in Belgian francs were intended for the poor (méreaux - necessity tokens).