1920 Belgium 10 Centimes

The 1920 Belgian 10 centimes coin was struck using copper salvaged from wartime scrap, a practical nod to the metal shortages that plagued Europe after the armistice.

This post-war variety features King Albert I on the obverse, his profile a reminder of the monarchy's endurance amid occupation and inflation. The reverse shows the denomination in a simple wreath, with the year squeezed in below. Mintage figures are murky; records from the Brussels mint were spotty in those years, possibly lost to bureaucratic upheaval.

Edge lettering is unremarkable, just the standard "Dieu avec nous" inscription. If you handle one, note the wear patterns—many circulated heavily as the economy stabilized. As for rarity, it's common enough in lower grades, but finding a pristine example can feel like spotting a calm day in 1920.