100 Euros - Albert II Gerhard Mercator
2012 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 100 Euros 100 EUR = USD 110 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Gerard Mercator with a world map in front of him.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERALDUS MERCATOR 1512 2012
Edge
Plain.
Interesting fact
The 100 Euro Albert II (Gerhard Mercator) 2012 coin from Belgium is unique in that it features a map of the world on its reverse side, designed by the famous Flemish cartographer Gerhard Mercator. This map is a reproduction of Mercator's 1569 world map, which was the first to depict the continents in a recognizably modern way. The coin's design serves as a tribute to Mercator's contributions to cartography and his impact on the way we understand and navigate the world today.
