Belgium. 25 (West-Vlaanderen) 131 x 25 Westvlaander, 1981 Bredene, Middelkerke & Koksijde – Lokale betaalpenningen (No reserve price)
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Collection of 131 local 25 Westvlaander coins from 1981 issued for Bredene, Middelkerke and Koksijde along the Belgian coast, made of copper‑plated steel with a diameter of about 30.25 mm, a thickness of 1.68 mm and weight around 7.7 g each.
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Belgium – 131 x 25 West-Vlaander – 1981 – Bredene, Middelkerke & Koksijde – Local local currencies
Description
A collection of no less than 131 historical local banknotes of 25 West-Vlaander, issued in 1981 as part of the West-Flanders tourism initiative West Tourism.
These coins represented a value of 25 Belgian francs at the time and were temporarily valid as local currency from July 11 to August 21, 1981.
The issue refers to the Belgian coastal towns of Bredene, Middelkerke and Koksijde.
Design
On one side the coins show the denomination 25 West-Vlaander, together with the coat of arms and references to West Flanders.
The other side depicts scenes of activities along the Belgian coast, with the names Bredene, Middelkerke and Koksijde.
Designer: Lucas Meersman.
Technical data
* Country: Belgium
* Year of issue: 1981
* Nominal value: 25 West-Vlaander (25 BEF)
* Type: local currency
* Material: copper-plated steel
* Diameter: about 30.25 mm
* Thickness: about 1.68 mm
* Weight per coin: about 7.7 grams
* Quantity: 131 pieces
* Theoretical total weight: about 1,009 grams
* Catalogue reference: Numista N#119295 / GMJ#1981/66
Condition
All 131 coins are virtually all in exceptionally fine, nearly pristine condition.
They have a beautiful, bright metallic luster and show no visible scratches or wear. At most, a few individual pieces have a slightly dull surface.
The apparent color differences in the photos are due to lighting and reflections during photographing, not to discoloration or wear.
A particularly well-preserved collection.
Notes
These local currencies form a memory of the tourism initiatives along the Belgian coast in the early 1980s.
Because of their historical background and the references to the West Belgian coastal towns, they are of interest to collectors of Belgian banknotes, local currencies and regional history.
The complete lot of 131 pieces is offered together.
The photos are part of the description and show the coins on offer.
Belgium – 131 x 25 West-Vlaander – 1981 – Bredene, Middelkerke & Koksijde – Local local currencies
Description
A collection of no less than 131 historical local banknotes of 25 West-Vlaander, issued in 1981 as part of the West-Flanders tourism initiative West Tourism.
These coins represented a value of 25 Belgian francs at the time and were temporarily valid as local currency from July 11 to August 21, 1981.
The issue refers to the Belgian coastal towns of Bredene, Middelkerke and Koksijde.
Design
On one side the coins show the denomination 25 West-Vlaander, together with the coat of arms and references to West Flanders.
The other side depicts scenes of activities along the Belgian coast, with the names Bredene, Middelkerke and Koksijde.
Designer: Lucas Meersman.
Technical data
* Country: Belgium
* Year of issue: 1981
* Nominal value: 25 West-Vlaander (25 BEF)
* Type: local currency
* Material: copper-plated steel
* Diameter: about 30.25 mm
* Thickness: about 1.68 mm
* Weight per coin: about 7.7 grams
* Quantity: 131 pieces
* Theoretical total weight: about 1,009 grams
* Catalogue reference: Numista N#119295 / GMJ#1981/66
Condition
All 131 coins are virtually all in exceptionally fine, nearly pristine condition.
They have a beautiful, bright metallic luster and show no visible scratches or wear. At most, a few individual pieces have a slightly dull surface.
The apparent color differences in the photos are due to lighting and reflections during photographing, not to discoloration or wear.
A particularly well-preserved collection.
Notes
These local currencies form a memory of the tourism initiatives along the Belgian coast in the early 1980s.
Because of their historical background and the references to the West Belgian coastal towns, they are of interest to collectors of Belgian banknotes, local currencies and regional history.
The complete lot of 131 pieces is offered together.
The photos are part of the description and show the coins on offer.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Country/province
Belgium
Year/period and variation
131 x 25 Westvlaander, 1981 Bredene, Middelkerke & Koksijde – Lokale betaalpenningen
Denomination
25 (West-Vlaanderen)
Condition
Ungraded
Number of objects
131
Theme
Coins
Coin type
World Coins (non Euro coins pre-2000)
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