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500 Francs – Belgium

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Brussels - European Culture Capital; 400 Years Marriage of Albert and Isabella

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Belgium

Period:

Ruler: Albert II

Currency:

(1832—2001)

Demonetization: 10 December 2001

Total mintage: 34,867

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 22.85 g

Silver weight: 21.14 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #212

Numista: #18863

Value

Exchange value: 500 BEF

Bullion value: $58.03

Inflation-adjusted value: 893.29 BEF

Obverse

Inscription:

500F

BELGIQUE BELGIE BELGIEN

EUROPE PA LL

qp

Translation:

500 EURO
BELGIUM
EUROPE

Script: Latin

Languages: German, Latin, Dutch, French

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Reverse

Inscription:

BRUXELLA 2000

ALBERTVS ET ISABELLA 1599-1999

Translation:

Brussels 2000

Albert and Isabella 1599-1999

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Plain (Proof) or Reeded (others)

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint of Belgium	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	15,009
1999	—	19,858	Proof

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