Belgium 2008 25 euro

Jean Elsen sale 146, lot 1338

This specimen was lot 1338 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €140 (about US$204 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 25 euro, 2008. Jeux Olympiques de Pékin. Ecrin. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold 25 euro of 2008, Beijing Olympic Games. With capsule, Proof.)"

This denomination is used exclusively for commemoratives. This one honors the Olympic Games in Beijing.

Recorded mintage: 5,000.

Specification: 3.11 g, 0.999 fine gold, 18 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: Fr-455, KM 269.

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 146: Collection Anthony Lorrain Monnaies de Metz, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 2008 50 euro, Maurice Maeterlinck
• 2008 100 euro, 50th anniversary of the Brussels exposition
• 2009 50 euro, Erasmus and the 500th anniversary of In Praise of Folly
• 2009 100 euro, golden wedding anniversary of the king and queen
• Coins and currency dated 2008