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2 Francs French text
| Issuer | National Bank of Belgium |
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| Year | 1923-1930 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field displays the large denomination numeral '2' and the abbreviation 'F' (for Francs) flanking a centrally placed caduceus — the winged staff entwined by two serpents — symbolising commerce and the National Bank. The legend BON POUR arcs along the upper periphery, meaning 'Good for', while the date appears in the lower field. Six decorative rosette ornaments are evenly distributed around the inner border, and a dentilated rim encircles the entire design. |
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Belgium's postwar monetary reconstruction required a complete overhaul of the coinage system, and the nickel 2-franc pieces of this series were issued under the authority of the newly reorganized National Bank as part of stabilization efforts following the devastation of German occupation and rampant wartime inflation. The country operated bilingual parallel issues throughout this period — French and Flemish text versions struck simultaneously — a policy rooted in Belgium's deepening linguistic divide rather than any technical minting necessity.