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5000 Francs Belgian European Union Presidency
| Issuer | National Bank of Belgium |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Diameter | 29 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a raised relief map of the European Union member states, depicted in a stylised cartographic manner against a smooth background. To the left, a partial arc of twelve five-pointed stars from the EU flag curves vertically along the rim. The denomination '5000F' appears in the upper left field. The trilingual country name 'BELGIQUE BELGIE BELGIEN' is inscribed along the upper rim in Latin characters. Across the lower portion of the map, the word 'EUROPE' is rendered in bold raised lettering, with the engraver's initials and mint marks visible in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dynamic classical scene depicting Europa, a draped female figure, riding the bull Zeus across the field, rendered in high relief with fine engraving detail. Behind the figures, a stylised outline map of Belgium occupies the right background. The curved legend 'COMMVNITATVM EVROPAEARVM PRAESES BELGIVM' arcs along the upper rim in Roman lettering, referencing Belgium's presidency of the European Communities. The inscription 'ANNO MMI' appears in the lower exergue, denoting the year 2001. |
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| Mintage | 2001 - Proof - 2,012 |
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