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Wednesday 2 January 2013

BELGIUM



Belgium is a constitutional monarchy in western Europe,which became independent from the Netherlands in 1830 and was occupied by Germany in both world wars.the country is made up of mainly 2 peoples, the Flemings - mostly dutch speaking, and the Walloons - french speaking -in the south.

The monetary unit for Belgium, up until 2001 was the Franc, and after the Euro. Above is two notes, the first is a 20 franc note from 1964. it has King Boudouin 1 on the front and the Atomium complex on the reverse.

the second one is the 50 Franc note from 1966. this time King Boudouin is joined by Queen Fabiola on the front and the parliament building on the back.

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