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Token - 20 Wapper - B.V.M.G.
| Location | Belgium |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Weight | 16.6 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features in high relief the figure of Lange Wapper, the folkloric giant of Antwerp, striding dynamically while holding a heraldic shield bearing the initials BVMG and crossed engraving tools. To the left, a detailed depiction of the tower of the Cathedral of Our Lady (Onze-Lieve-Vrouwekathedraal) of Antwerp. The dates 1961 and 1981, marking the 20th anniversary of the issuing association, appear in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is designed to resemble a brick wall in relief, with the denomination '20' at the top and 'WAPPER' in large block letters below it. A central rectangular cartouche displays the issuer's name in cursive script. Below the cartouche, the word 'UITGIFTE' and the issue dates appear in a framed panel at the base. |
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