Belgium Ghent 5 franken German Occupation Coinage KM-Tn7 MS63 PCGS coin 1918

The Belgium Ghent 5 Franken 1918 coin is one of the most impressive emergency issues struck during the German Occupation of World War I. Minted for the city of Ghent, it served as provisional token money at a time of severe monetary shortage. The obverse features the crowned heraldic lion of Ghent inside a shield, framed by laurel branches and surrounded by the bilingual inscription “VILLE DE GAND – STAD GENT.” At the base appears the Latin motto “FIDES ET AMOR” (“Faith and Love”), reflecting loyalty and civic pride. The reverse presents the large central value “5 FRANK” with the date 1918 above, enclosed by a wreath of oak and laurel branches symbolizing resilience and victory. Around the rim runs the inscription “UITBETAALBAAR JANUARI 1 1922,” marking the coin as redeemable after the war, while below is the motto “PAX ET LABOR” (“Peace and Work”), emphasizing hope for post-war reconstruction. Struck in bronze and certified MS63 by PCGS, this coin combines rarity, historical value, and fine preservation. It is a cornerstone for collectors of Belgian emergency coinage, wartime issues, and occupation-era numismatics.

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