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12 1/2 Euros - Albert II King Albert I - Dynasty Anniversary
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Belgium |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | At center, the heraldic lion of Belgium rests one forepaw upon a scroll inscribed as the Belgian Constitution of 1831, rendered in a stylized relief. Below, the face value is indicated, while the surrounding legend bears the country name in the three national languages: BELGIE, BELGIQUE, and BELGIEN. The inscription BELGISCHE GRONDWET – CONSTITUTION BELGE – 1831 arcs across the field, referencing the constitutional anniversary commemorated by this issue. The mintmark and privy mark of designer Luc Luycx appear in the lower field. |
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| Mintage | 2008 - Proof - 10,000 |
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Issued to mark the 175th anniversary of the Belgian dynasty, this miniature gold piece belongs to a short run of fractional euro bullion and collector issues that Belgium produced in the mid-2000s. The denomination itself — 12.5 euros — has no circulation function and was created purely as a vehicle for the commemorative program, priced against spot gold at the time of issue.