Belgium 2005 100 euro

Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1335

This specimen was lot 1335 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €630 (about US$830 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 100 euro, 2005. 175e anniversaire de la Belgique. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold hundred euro of 2005, 175th anniversary of the kingdom. Proof.)"

Belgium separated from the Netherlands in 1830 and has successfully maintained her independence since despite her involuntary participation in two world wars.

Recorded mintage: 5,000.

Specification: 15.55 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.50 troy oz AGW, 29 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 253, Fr-447.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 2004 50 euro, king Albert's 70th birthday
• 2004 100 euro, enlargement of the European Union
• 2006 50 euro, 400th anniversary of the death of Justus Lipsius
• 2006 100 euro, 175th anniversary of the dynasty
• Coins and currency dated 2005