Belgium 2001 5000 francs
This specimen was lot 818 in Jean Elsen sale 131 (Brussels, December 2016), where it sold for €830 (about US$1,041 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 5000 francs, 2001. Présidence belge de l'Union Européenne. Tranche lisse. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II (1993-2013), gold 5000 francs of 2001, on the Belgian presidency of the European Union. Plain edge, proof.)"
This commemorative is accompanied by a silver 500 francs. In an attempt to avoid the divisive question of French vs. Dutch legends, Latin was used.
Recorded mintage: 2,000.
Specification: 15.55 g, 0.999 fine gold, .500 troy oz AGW, 29 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: Fr-442, KM 223, GR-BR 3935.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 124, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2015.
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