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50 Euros - Albert II "L'oiseau bleu"
2008 year| Gold (.999) | 6.22 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 50 Euros 50 EUR = USD 55 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#31213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Stylized cage from which escapes a bird. 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 piece the name of the author "MAURICE MAETERLINCK".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L´OISEAU BLEU-DE BLAUE VOGEL
MAURICE MAETERLINCK
1908 2008
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 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 leaves and flowers. The coin's designer, Jozef Everaert, created the design to symbolize the pursuit of happiness and freedom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2506 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Euros - Albert II ("L'oiseau bleu") 2008 coin.
