Belgium Currency – Banknotes, Coins and History

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Overview

Belgium Currency Overview

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Catalog facts

Country
Belgium
Banknotes
1
Coins
0
First year
1964
Latest year
1964
Currencies
Franc
Denominations
1
Series
0
Commemorative items
0

Featured banknotes from Belgium

Banknote denominations in the catalog

20 Franc

Years represented in this catalog

1964

Series

No series data is available for this country yet.

Frequently Asked Questions About Belgium Currency

What is the currency of Belgium?

Belgium's official currency is the euro (EUR), adopted in 1999 with physical cash following in 2002.

What currency did Belgium use before the euro?

Belgium previously used the Belgian franc, which was closely linked to the Luxembourg franc through a long-standing monetary union.

Who is Belgium's national central bank in the eurozone?

The Nationale Bank van België/Banque Nationale de Belgique represents Belgium within the Eurosystem.

What design appears on Belgium's euro coins?

Belgian euro coins feature a portrait of the reigning monarch, currently King Philippe, following the country's long tradition of monarch-featured coinage.

Was the Belgian franc linked to another currency before the euro?

Yes, the Belgian franc was tied to the Luxembourg franc at a fixed 1:1 rate under the Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union, one of Europe's longest-running monetary unions before the euro.

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