© Jean Alexandre
© Jean Alexandre
20 Euros - Albert II Father Damian DeVeuster
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 22.85 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 20 Euros 20 EUR = USD 22 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.85 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Portrait of Father Damien, showing his ear ravaged by leprosy. His birthplace and the Kalamo church are shown next to him.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TREMELO·DAMIANVS·MOLOKAI
11-X-2009
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features Father Damian DeVeuster, also known as Father Damien, who was a Belgian priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving the lepers on the island of Molokai in Hawaii. He was canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church in 2009, and this coin was issued to commemorate his canonization.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Euros - Albert II (Father Damian DeVeuster) 2009 coin.
