belgian franc (Meaning)

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belgian franc (n)

formerly the basic unit of money in Belgium

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Before the introduction of the euro, the Belgian franc was the official currency of Belgium.
The Belgian franc was divided into 100 centimes.
Tourists visiting Belgium had to exchange their currency for Belgian francs to make purchases.
The Belgian franc was replaced by the euro as part of Belgium's adoption of the single European currency.
Banknotes and coins denominated in Belgian francs were gradually phased out after the introduction of the euro.
The Belgian franc had a long history, dating back to the establishment of the Kingdom of Belgium in 1832.
In the early 20th century, the Belgian franc experienced periods of inflation and devaluation.
During World War II, Belgium was occupied by Germany, and the Belgian franc underwent significant fluctuations in value.
After the war, efforts were made to stabilize the Belgian franc and restore confidence in the currency.
The Belgian franc ceased to be legal tender in Belgium on January 1, 2002, when the euro became the sole currency used in the country.

formerly the basic unit of money in Belgium

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Before the introduction of the euro, the Belgian franc was the official currency of Belgium.

The Belgian franc was divided into 100 centimes.

Tourists visiting Belgium had to exchange their currency for Belgian francs to make purchases.

The Belgian franc was replaced by the euro as part of Belgium's adoption of the single European currency.