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5 Euros - Philippe Georges Lemaître
2016 year| Copper-nickel | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Philippe (2013-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Euros 5 EUR = USD 5.52 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
A portrait of Georges Lemaître in front of a representation of a part of the Universe. Below his dates of birth and death. The composition is completed with his name engraved in a circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGES LEMAÎTRE
1894
1966
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Father Georges Lemaître, a Belgian priest and astronomer who is credited with proposing the Big Bang theory of the universe's origin. He was also a professor at the Catholic University of Leuven and was known for his work in the field of cosmology. The coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lemaître's birth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Euros - Philippe (Georges Lemaître) 2016 coin.
