Belgium 5 Euro Cents - Albert II, 2008

5 Euro Cents - Albert II from Belgium. Issued in 2008. Struck in Copper plated steel. Measures 21.25 mm and weighs 3.92 g.

Obverse

The left profile portrait of King Albert II (modified from the one on the 1999-2007 coins) is surrounded by the twelve stars of the Union, between two of which are the letters BE for "Belgium" and the royal monogram: an A with the numeral II underneath, topped by a crown. This new national side was created to comply with the new recommendations of the European Central Bank.

Reverse

A globe locating Europe in the world is drawn on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.

Edge

Smooth