Catalog
Medal - First Belgian Euro coins
| Location | Belgium |
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| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a collage of Belgian symbols and landmarks in relief, including a neoclassical architectural facade at the top and scenes of Belgian cultural life in the lower quadrants. Two Belgian euro coins are prominently displayed in the centre field, a 1 euro and a 2 euro piece, with a ring of twelve stars along the lower rim. The legend BELGIQUE arcs across the upper field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a relief map of Western and Central Europe in the silver centre, with individual country borders delineated. To the right, a rectangular panel bears a circle of twelve stars recalling the European flag. The legends EUROPA and EUROPE arc along the left and right borders respectively, with a ring of twelve stars around the gold-plated outer rim, and the fineness mark Ag 999 inscribed in the lower exergue. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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