1771) 75 Years of Blake and Mortimer, Belgium: 25 Euro Gold Coin and 5 Euro Cupro-nickel Coin in plain & coloured Variants celebrate the milestone: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2021:
About Blake and Mortimer:
Captain Francis Blake and Professor Philip Mortimer are the brainchildren of Edgar P. Jacobs. The comic first appeared in the Belgian cartoon magazine Tintin in 1946. In the Netherlands, the stories were published regularly in Kuifje Weekblad from 1946 and in Pep/Sjors from 1964. The series follows the adventures of the friends Professor Philip Mortimer and Captain Francis Blake, a spy at MI5. Although the comic is named after both characters, Professor Philip Mortimer is the main protagonist. Mortimer is the one who often gets into difficult situations, after which he gets help from his friend Captain Francis Blake. The stories are set from the 1940s to the early 1960s.
The Gold Blake and Mortimer of 25 Euros Coin is a first from the Royal Mint of Belgium:
This is the very first comic coin issued in Gold by the Royal Mint of Belgium. To make this numismatic gem even more exclusive, only 1,000 coins will be minted. This collector's item in unparalleled Proof quality is presented in a matching luxury box and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
The Reverse of the 25 Euro Gold Proof Coin is titled "BLAKE AND MORTIMER" (on the upper periphery) and featuroes the duo in the centre. The inscription on the lower periphery reads - "jaar 75 ans" (meaning "75th Anniversary Year")
On the Reverse of the 25 Euro Gold Proof Coin is seen the Map of Europe and the 13 stars of the European Union (EU). The country name "BELGIUM" is spelt in three languages.
The Obverse and Reverse of the 25 Euro Gold Coin placed side-by-side.
The Presentation Case in which the 25 Euro Gold Coin is placed together with the Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The specifications of the Gold Coin Variant are:
Country of issue: Belgium; Year: 2021; Denomination/Face Value: 25 Euro; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Gold (Au); Weight: 3.11 grams; Diameter/Size: 18.0 mm; Coin Quality: Proof; Mintage: 1,000 pieces; Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes; Presentation Box/Case: Packed in a luxury cassette with numbered Certificate of Authenticity; Designer: Luc Luycx.
Belgium 5 Euro Coin 2021 “75 Years of Blake and Mortimer” Relief BU in Coincard:
Available in two beautiful coin designs!
The Royal Mint of Belgium has celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the iconic cartoon characters with a 5 euro coin that is issued in two editions: in relief and in colour.
Both coins feature the portrait of both comic book heroes on the front.
Professor Philip Mortimer has his characteristic pipe in his mouth and Captain Francis Blake has his equally characteristic kepi on his head.
The 5 euro coin in colour shows the duo in the original colours from the first album and is packed in a completely different coincard. This makes the difference between the two 5 euro coins even bigger, making it very tempting to order both versions.
These Coins are legal tender in Belgium, but will not appear in circulation
The Coloured Version images:
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