Netherlands 2005 50 euro

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Jean Elsen sale 149, lot 1973

This specimen was lot 1973 in Jean Elsen sale 149 (Brussels, December 2021), where it sold for €500 (about US$677 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"NEDERLAND, Koninkrijk, Beatrix (1980-2014), AV 50 euro, 2005. Jubileum. In doosje. Gepolijste Stempel. (kingdom of the Netherlands, Beatrix, 1980-2014, gold fifty euro of 2005, queen's silver jubilee. In capsule, Proof.)"

The queen's silver jubilee was marked by this gold fifty euro and an accompanying twenty euro.

Recorded mintage: 5,001 proofs.

Specification: 13.44 g, 0.900 fine gold, 27 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: Fr-363, KM 262.

Sources:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • 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.
  • Peters, T., J. Scheper and J. Mevius, Muntalmanak 2018, 35e editie, Amsterdam: Nederlandse vereniging van munthandelaren, 2017.
  • [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 149: Monnaies, Médailles et Décorations, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2021.

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