Belgium 2011 50 euro Fr-464

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Jean Elsen sale 146, lot 1341

This specimen was lot 1341 in Jean Elsen sale 146 (Brussels, November 2020), where it sold for €340 (about US$496 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 50 euro, 2011. Roald Amundsen - Centenaire de la découverte du Pôle Sud. Fr-464. Ecrin. Flan poli. (kingdom of Belgium, Albert II, 1993-2013, gold fifty euro of 2011, Roald Amundsen and the centennial of the discovery of the South Pole. With capsule, Proof.)"

This denomination is used exclusively for commemoratives. This one honors Roald Amundsen, the first to arrive at the South Pole.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

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

Catalog reference: Fr-464, KM 310.

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.

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