Belga

/ˈbɛlɡə/ noun

A unit of currency formerly used in Belgium, or a historical Belgian coin.

From 'Belgica' or 'Belgae,' the Latin names for Belgium and the Belgian people. The currency name directly references the region's historical Latin designation.

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