Belgium 2010 50 euro

Jean Elsen sale 146, lot 1340

This specimen was lot 1340 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €280 (about US$408 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 50 euro, 2010. Musée royal de l'Afrique centrale. Ecrin. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold fifty euro of 2010, royal museum of Central Africa. With capsule, Proof.)"

This denomination is used exclusively for commemoratives. This one honors the centennial of the royal museum of Central Africa in Tervueren, outside of Brussels.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.22 g, 0.999 fine gold, 22 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: Fr-459, KM 306.

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 25 euro, Beijing Olympic Games
• 2010 12½ euro, 175th anniversary of the Belgian royal dynasty
• 2010 100 euro, prince Philip's 50th birthday
• 2011 50 euro, Roald Amundsen and the centennial of the discovery of the South Pole
• Coins and currency dated 2010