5 Euro – 185 years first train on European Mainland (2020)

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Image source: Royal Dutch Mint

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Description obverse

Different images are visible when the coin is tilted. The first train route between Brussels and Mechelen is visible, just as the names of the three locomotives from the first train ride and the current Belgian railway system. On the foreground of the coin it seems like the locomotive L’Éléphant rides out of the coin. The grid of the rails in the frame give the coin a sense of speed and movement. To the left semicircular legend "First train on European Mainland"

Description reverse

A map showing European continent with country borders. To the left inscription in three rows 5 EURO 2020. Below mintmark, coat of arms of municipality of Herzele representing mint master Ingrid van Herzele and designers' initials LL. To the right semicircular legend BELGIE-BELGIQUE-BELGIEN




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Belgium. 5 Euro (Silver) 2020, Royal Dutch Mint. CoCo BE-2020-0002.

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