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500 Francs – Belgium

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Belgian European Union Presidency

Belgium

Context

Year: 2001

Issuer: Belgium

Ruler: Albert II

Currency:

Franc

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 10 December 2001

Total mintage: 26,591

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 22.85 g

Silver weight: 21.14 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #222

Numista: #18858

Value

Exchange value: 500 BEF

Bullion value: $61.41

Inflation-adjusted value: 861.52 BEF

Obverse

Description:

Map of Europe with value. Trilingual text and legend. Quality, mint, and privy marks with designer initials below. Twelve stars at left.

Inscription:

BELGIQUE BELGIE BELGIEN

500 F

EUROPE PA

LL qp

Translation:

BELGIUM BELGIUM BELGIUM

500 F

EUROPE PA

LL qp

Script: Latin

Languages: German, French, Dutch

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Reverse

Description:

Europa on a bull before Belgium's map. Latin text above, Roman numerals below.

Inscription:

COMMVNITATVM EVROPAEARVM PRAESES BELGIVM

ANNO MMI

Translation:

PRESIDENT OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES BELGIUM

YEAR 2001

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Plain

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2001	—	26,591	Proof

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