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
20 Euro - Philippe (70 Ans de Paix en Europe)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 20 Euro
20 EUR = 23 USD
Year: 2015 / Material: Silver (.925)
12½ Euro - Philippe (Queen Fabiola)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 12 1/2 Euro
12.5 EUR = 15 USD
Year: 2013 / Material: Gold (.999)
2 Francs - Léopold I (Trial strike)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 2 Francs
(2 BEF)
Year: 1859 / Material: Silver (.850)
1 Kronenthaler - Joseph II (Type 2)
Country: Austrian Netherlands
(Belgium) / Denomination: 1 Kronenthaler
(1)
Year: 1783-1790 / Material: Silver (.873)
10 Centimes - Léopold III (BELGIQUE-BELGIE)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 10 Centimes
(0.10 BEF)
Year: 1941-1946 / Material: Zinc
20 Francs - Baudouin I (Dutch text)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 20 Francs
(20 BEF)
Year: 1980-1993 / Material: Nickel-bronze
1 Liard / 1 Oord (Insurrection Coinage)
Country: Austrian Netherlands (Brabant Revolution)
(Belgium) / Denomination: 1 Liard / 1 Oord
(1/80)
Year: 1790 / Material: Copper
1 Euro Cent - Philippe
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 1 Euro Cent
0.01 EUR = 0.012 USD
Year: 2014-2018 / Material: Copper plated Steel
20 Centimes - Baudouin I (Dutch text)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 20 Centimes
(0.20 BEF)
Year: 1954-1960 / Material: Bronze
500 Francs - Albert II (Belgian EU Presidency)
Country: Belgium / Denomination: 500 Francs
(500 BEF)
Year: 2001 / Material: Silver (.925)