Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt

5 Euro (Charles Van Depoele) – Belgium

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 175th anniversary of the birth of Charles Van Depoele (1846-2021).

Belgium

Context

Year: 2021

Issuer: Belgium

Ruler: Philippe

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 14.6 g

Silver weight: 13.51 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #425

Numista: #300329

Value

Exchange value: 5 EUR = $5.89

Bullion value: $37.89

Inflation-adjusted value: 5.95 EUR

Obverse

Description:

EU card with twelve stars, face value, issuing state in three languages, issue year, and design variations.

Inscription:

BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN

5 EURO

2021

LL

Translation:

Belgium

5 Euro

2021

LL

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Dutch, French

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Charles Van Depoele with his inventions: the electric arc lamp, dynamo with carbon brushes, and electric streetcar.

Inscription:

Van Depoele Charles

1846-2021

Script: Latin

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

Plain.

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Dutch Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2021	—	5,000	Proof

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