Belgium 1980 20 francs

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck 1980-82 and 1989-93 along with large quantities of KM 160 with Flemish legends. Belgium, which split from the Netherlands in 1830 over religious issues (Protestant vs. Catholic), is further divided into French and Flemish speaking halves. Stirred up by demagogic politicians, the two sides occasionally erupt into violence.

Recorded mintage: 60,000,000.

Specification: 8.50 g, nickel bronze, 25.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 159.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Belgium 1979 frank
• 1980 500 francs, 150th anniversary of independence, French legends
• Belgium 1981 20 francs
• Coins and currency dated 1980
• return to coinage of Belgium