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5 Euros - Albert II Smurfs
| Issuer | Royal Mint of Belgium |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Smurfs, the iconic Belgian cartoon characters created by Peyo. A cheerful Smurf figure is depicted in a dynamic, joyful pose at the center, integrated within the large numeral '50' commemorating the anniversary. The anniversary dates '1958 - 2008' are inscribed in the upper field. The legend 'LES SCHTROUMPFS' arcs along the upper rim in bold stylized lettering, while 'DE SMURFEN' appears along the lower rim. The creator's copyright signature '© Peyo - 2008' is inscribed in the lower field. |
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| Edge | Plain. |
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Belgium issued this piece in 2008 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Smurfs, the blue characters created by Belgian cartoonist Peyo — born Pierre Culliford — whose first appearance was in the pages of the comics magazine Spirou in October 1958. The coin was struck as a legal tender collector issue rather than a circulation piece, part of a broader national celebration of one of Belgium's most commercially successful cultural exports.
Two varieties exist, distinguished by the Smurf depicted, both carrying the LA#BEM-10.1 reference family.