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500 Francs Belgian European Union Presidency
| Issuer | National Bank of Belgium |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Value | 500 Francs (500 BEF) |
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| Obverse description | Central motif depicts a stylised map of Europe, with the denomination '500 F' prominently displayed within the field. The trilingual designation of the issuing nation — 'BELGIQUE BELGIE BELGIEN' — appears in French, Dutch, and German respectively, with the inscription 'EUROPE PA' also present. Twelve five-pointed stars, referencing the European Union, are arranged at the left. The quality mark, mint mark, privy mark, and designer's initials ('LL') appear below, alongside the hallmark 'qp'. |
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| Obverse lettering | BELGIQUE BELGIE BELGIEN 500 F EUROPE PA LL qp (Translation: Belgium) |
| Reverse description | The allegorical figure of Europa, rendered in classical style, is depicted seated upon a bull, a motif drawn from Greek mythology. Behind the central figures, an outline map of Belgium occupies the field. A Latin inscription arches above, identifying Belgium as president of the European Communities, while the year of issue is given in Roman numerals (MMI) in the lower portion of the field. |
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