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Belgium has decided to look to its past to shape one of its latest bullion issues. To mark the centenary of the "Belga ," the monetary unit created in 1926 amidst the instability following the First World War, the country now presents its contemporary reinterpretation: the new Gold Belgian.
Far from being a mere commemorative coin, this coin was conceived as an investment and carries a clear symbolic intention. Designed by the artist Iris Bruijns and minted by the Royal Netherlands Mint, the issue combines a contemporary visual language with a strong historical foundation. The result is an elegant, understated coin, rich in meaning.
The new Belgian Gold coin is available in two sizes: a one-ounce piece with a face value of 300 euros, and a quarter-ounce piece with a face value of 75 euros. Both are minted in 999.9 fine gold and share the exact same design.
But to understand the true significance of this currency, we must go back a century. In late 1925, Belgium left the Latin Monetary Union due to the constant devaluation of its currency. Minister Émile Francqui implemented a program to stabilize the Belgian franc, and one of the measures adopted in the decree of October 25, 1926, was the creation of the Bélgica, with a value of 5 francs.
This new currency was intended to replace the Belgian franc in the international foreign exchange market. In this way, Belgium distanced itself from the French franc, which was then in crisis.
DESIGN
The obverse features a stylized lily, the floral emblem of the Brussels region. The image is surrounded by the upper inscriptions of the coin's name, "BELGA GOLD," and its purity, "9999." The lower portion of the design displays the metal and its weight, while the designer's initials, "IB" (Iris Bruijns), appear to one side of the central image.
The reverse features a modern, simplified Belgian lion on a shield. At the top, the name of the issuing country is inscribed in the three official national languages: “BELGIQUE,” “BELGIË,” and “BELGIEN.” The reverse also includes the mint mark of the Belgian Mint and the Royal Netherlands Mint, both flanking the year of issue, “2026,” on either side.
75€ COIN – 1/4oz gold
Face value 75 euros
Metal 999.9 Gold
Quality UNC
Weight 7.77 g
Diameter 22.0 mm
Design Iris Bruijns
Print run –
Year 2026
€300 COIN – 1oz gold
Face value 300 euros
Metal 999.9 Gold
Quality UNC
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Design Iris Bruijns
Print run –
Year 2026
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