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[[Image:Belgium JE144-1330.jpg|550px|thumb|Jean Elsen sale 144, lot 1330]]

This specimen was lot 1330 in Jean Elsen sale 144 (Brussels, March 2020), where it sold for €1,100 (about US$1,449 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''BELGIQUE, Royaume, Albert II (1993-2013), AV 5000 francs, 2000. Charles Quint. Tranche cannelée. 726 p. frappées. Rare. Flan poli.'' (kingdom of [[Belgium]], Albert II, 1993-2013, gold five thousand francs of 2000, Charles V, reeded edge, 726 pieces struck. Rare, Proof.)"</blockquote> This type was accompanied by a silver 500 francs (KM 219). Charles V, tho remembered as king of Spain and Holy Roman Emperor, was born and raised in Belgium.

''Recorded mintage:'' 726.

''Specification:'' 15.55 g, 0.999 fine gold, 0.50 troy oz AGW, 29 mm diameter. Some were issued with plain edge, others with a reeded edge.

''Catalog reference:'' KM 220, Fr-441; GR-BR 3896. 

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. 
* <sup>[1]</sup>Elsen, Philippe, et al., ''Vente Publique 144,'' Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020. 

''Link to:''
* [[Belgium 1999 5000 francs|1999 5,000 francs, European Culture Capital]]
* [[Belgium 2001 5000 francs|2001 5,000 francs, Europa]]
* [[Belgium 2002 100 euro|2002 100 euro, founders of Europe]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 2000]]

[[Category:Selections from Jean Elsen sale 144]]