Belgium 2016 Belgium team in Rio
Belgium team in Rio
The 2016 Belgium 2 Euro
“Belgium at the Rio Olympics” coin is a symbol of celebration of that European nation’s strong presence at the 2016 Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. Belgium is slated to field 98 competitors in 17 different sports,
including archery, sailing, and swimming. Belgians have participated in
virtually every Olympic Game since 1900, with the exception of the St. Louis Summer Games in 1904.
This commemorative piece, emblematic of Belgium’s involvement with the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Summer Games, echoes themes of social harmony and includes the Olympic logo known around the world.
The inner part of the coin depicts, from top to bottom, a stylised
figure, the five Olympic rings and the inscription ‘TEAM BELGIUM’. The year
2016 is written on the left-hand side of the coin. The country code ‘BE’
appears on the right-hand side of the coin, between the mark of the Brussels
mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael, and the signature mark of
the Master of the Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the
European Union.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass
clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 375'000 pcs
Country of origin - Belgium
Year of release - 2016
