My Collection
Description:
Obverse
The design represents students with a pamphlet and flag in their hands and refers to student demonstrations that took place in Belgium in connection with the sociocultural changes of May 1968. It was an important national event that shaped Belgium’s national politics and influenced subsequent Government reforms, now 50 years ago. The mintmark of Utrecht (the Mercury’s wand) is located on the left together with the Belgian mint master mark (the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele). The year mark 2018 and the country code BE are located at the left as well, just like the initials LL of the designer of the coin, Luc Luycx. An auditorium marks the back, which is a reference to students. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
A map, next to the facial value, shows the European continent without borders.
Related Coins
10 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIE-BELGIQUE)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 10 Centimes
(0.10 BEF)
Year: 1939 / Material: Nickel-brass
20 Francs - Léopold II (finer beard)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 20 Francs
(20 BEF)
Year: 1870-1882 / Material: Gold (.900)
1 Souverain - Maria Theresia (Type 2)
Country: Austrian Netherlands
(Belgium) / Denomination: 1 Souverain
(156/27)
Year: 1749-1761 / Material: Gold (.919)
14 Liards / 14 Oorden - Maria Theresia
Country: Austrian Netherlands
(Belgium) / Denomination: 14 Liards
(7/108)
Year: 1755-1778 / Material: Silver (.535)
10 Euro - Albert II (African Museum)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 10 Euro
10 EUR = 12 USD
Year: 2010 / Material: Silver (.925)
250 Francs - Albert II (Queen Paola)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 250 Francs
(250 BEF)
Year: 1997 / Material: Silver (.925)
10 Centimes - Léopold I
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 10 Centimes
(0.10 BEF)
Year: 1861-1864 / Material: Copper-nickel
50 Euro Cent - Albert II (2nd map, 1st type, 1st portrait)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 50 Euro Cent
0.5 EUR = 0.59 USD
Year: 2007 / Material: Nordic Gold
2 Liards / 2 Oorden (Insurrection Coinage)
Country: Austrian Netherlands (Brabant Revolution)
(Belgium) / Denomination: 2 Liards / 2 Oord
(1/40)
Year: 1790 / Material: Copper
1 Liard - Carlos VI / Karl VI
Country: Austrian Netherlands (Brabant)
(Belgium) / Denomination: 1 Liard
(1/480)
Year: 1712-1716 / Material: Copper