Belgium 2018 Satellite Esro-2B
The 50th anniversary of the ESRO 2B satellite
The design shows the ESRO 2B
satellite, the first successful satellite of the European Space Research
Organization and launched in May 1968, circling around planet Earth. The ESRO
2B, also renamed as ‘IRIS’ (International Radiation Investigation Satellite)
once in orbit, was concentrated on solar X-rays, cosmic radiation and Earth’s
radiation belts. The mintmark of Utrecht (the Mercury’s wand) is located on the
bottom together with the Belgian mint master mark, the coat of arms of the
municipality Herzele, the country code BE and the initials LL referring to the
designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of
the European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 250'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Belgium
Year of release - 2018
