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5 Euro / ECU - Beatrix
| Issuer | Netherlands |
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| Year | 1996 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands occupies the central field, rendered in a clean, unadorned portrait style. To the right of the portrait, the vertical legend 'KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN' (Queen of the Netherlands) is inscribed in Latin script. The name 'BEATRIX' appears alongside the title, completing the royal identification. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a classical depiction of the Abduction of Europa, showing the mythological figure of Europa astride the bull, a motif long associated with European unity coinage. The design is encircled by twelve five-pointed stars, symbolic of the European Community. The denomination '5 EURO ECU' and the date '1996' are inscribed within the design, with the Brussels mint mark present in the field. |
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