1981 BELGIUM, DIKSMUIDE 250 BIERMANNEKE Brass Trade Token 35mm 16g

BELGIUM, DIKSMUIDE 250 BIERMANNEKE 1981 Trade Token 35mm 16g Brass, Mintage 10000pcs. 1Y4.5

Obverse: DIKSMUIDE.DOOR.DE.EEUWEN.HEEN BIER MUZIEK BOTER KAAS PH

Reverse: 250 BIERMANNEKE DIKSMUIDES OKTOBERFEESTEN 23° OKTOBERFEESTEN 3 - 10 - 1981

Engraver: PAUL HUYBRECHTS

Municipal tokens emerged in 1980 in Flanders, starting with Leuven's "Lovenaar" coin. This was valid for a limited time and only exchangeable at the local dealers. The Lovenaar's value surged, reaching approximately 1,000 Francs (25 EUR) swiftly due to supply and demand dynamics. This success prompted other cities to replicate the concept, leading to a widespread trend in municipal token issuance.