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5 Euros - Philippe 1st Heart Transplant
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 14.6 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Philippe (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.52 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.6 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A heart.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST HEART TRANSPLANT
CAPETOWN
SOUTH AFRICA
3 DECEMBER 1967
Interesting fact
The coin , the 5 Euro Philippe (1st Heart Transplant) 2017 from Belgium, is a non-circulating coin that was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first human heart transplant, which was performed by Dr. Christiaan Barnard in 1967. The coin features an image of Dr. Barnard and his patient, Philippe Blaiberg, who received the first human heart transplant. The coin's design also includes an image of a heart, symbolizing the medical breakthrough that the transplant represented.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros - Philippe (1st Heart Transplant) 2017 coin.
