{"product_id":"100-ecus-999-or-diverses-annees","title":"100 Ecus (.999) - Gold - Various years","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e100 Ecus (999 Gold) - 31.10g Investment Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the 100 Ecus 999 Gold Coin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e100 Ecus 999 gold coin\u003c\/strong\u003e is an issue minted primarily in the 1990s in several distinct versions. These exceptional coins, despite having a face value of 100 Ecus (XEU), never had legal tender status and belong to what are known as investment currencies. However, they remain objects of significant interest for collectors and precious metals investors due to their exceptional purity of 999‰.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVersions of the 100 Ecus 999 Gold Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral commemorative versions have been issued, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dedicated to emblematic figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean versions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Celebrating events related to Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited editions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally between 2,500 and 7,500 proof examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eObverse of the 100 Ecus 999 Gold Coins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverses of the 100 Ecus 999 gold coins generally feature:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical portraits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emblematic figures or sovereigns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoyal busts\u003c\/strong\u003e: Representations of Belgian monarchs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin inscriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Commemorative texts or titulatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eReverse of the 100 Ecus 999 Gold Coins\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse traditionally features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe face value \u003cstrong\u003e\"100 ECU\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and the year of mintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTwelve stars symbolizing Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTrilingual inscriptions: \u003cstrong\u003e\"België Belgique Belgien\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePurity indication: \u003cstrong\u003e\"999\"\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e\"1 OZ 999\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Characteristics of the 100 Ecus Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing country\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belgium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Commemorative fantasy coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinting period\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFace value\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100 Ecus (100 XEU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 999‰ Gold (fine gold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31.10 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePure gold weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 31.10 g (1 troy ounce)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 37 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Press striking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity index\u003c\/strong\u003e: High\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvantages of 999‰ Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum purity\u003c\/strong\u003e: 99.9% pure gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh liquidity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easily recognizable on the international market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntrinsic value\u003c\/strong\u003e: Directly based on the gold price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreservation of heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Protection against inflation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal recognition\u003c\/strong\u003e: International standard for investment gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTroy ounce format\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reference weight in the precious metals industry (31.10 g = 1 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Limited edition of 2,500 or 7,500 copies depending on the version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caraor-shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54328248598866,"sku":"PO100ECU999","price":3867.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/8066\/3634\/files\/11050086105426-e3560eef2b3dd166ec6d64f81bc4fade4e9092b1.webp?v=1787219644","url":"https:\/\/caraor-shop.be\/en\/products\/100-ecus-999-or-diverses-annees","provider":"Caraor-shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}