Belgium issued this coin in 2015 to mark seventy years since the end of World War II in Europe — a conflict that left roughly 88,000 Belgian civilians and military dead and saw the country occupied twice within thirty years. The Belgian National Bank has a long history of commemorative silver issues tied to European political milestones, reflecting the country's foundational role in both NATO and the European Economic Community.
The .925 fineness places it in line with Belgium's standard commemorative silver program of the period.
Belgium issued this coin in 2015 to mark seventy years since the end of World War II in Europe — a conflict that left roughly 88,000 Belgian civilians and military dead and saw the country occupied twice within thirty years. The Belgian National Bank has a long history of commemorative silver issues tied to European political milestones, reflecting the country's foundational role in both NATO and the European Economic Community.
The .925 fineness places it in line with Belgium's standard commemorative silver program of the period.