Belgium 2004 50 euro

Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1340

This specimen was lot 1340 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €250 (about US$330 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 50 euro, 2004. 70e anniversaire du roi. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold fifty euro of 2004, king's 70th birthday. Proof.)"

Gold fifth ounce commemoratives were issued in this format 2002-14.

Recorded mintage: 10,000.

Specification: 6.22 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.20 troy oz AGW, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 250, Fr-446.

Source:

• 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 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2003 100 euro, bicentennial of the franc Germinal
• 2004 100 euro, enlargement of the European Union
• 2005 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the kingdom
• Coins and currency dated 2004