Belgium 2000 5000 francs

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^[1] noted,

"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.)"

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.

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, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 144, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2020.

Link to:

• 1999 5,000 francs, European Culture Capital
• 2001 5,000 francs, Europa
• 2002 100 euro, founders of Europe
• Coins and currency dated 2000