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10 Euros - Albert II "L'oiseau bleu"
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 18.75 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 10 Euros 10 EUR = USD 11 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 18.75 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Stylized cage from which a blue bird escapes. Above the bird, the dates "1908 2008". At the bottom of the piece, the name of the novel in French and Dutch: "L'OISEAU BLEU-DE BLAUE VOGEL". At the top of the coin, the name of the author "MAURICE MAETERLINCK".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L´OISEAU BLEU-DE BLAUE VOGEL
MAURICE MAETERLINCK
1908 2008
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, "L'oiseau bleu" (The Blue Bird), which was inspired by a famous play by Belgian playwright and poet, Maurice Maeterlinck. The design depicts a blue bird perched on a branch, surrounded by a floral motif. The coin's design is a nod to Maeterlinck's play, which was first performed in 1908, the same year that King Albert II was born.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19889 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Euros - Albert II ("L'oiseau bleu") 2008 coin.
