{"product_id":"50-ecus-charles-quint-900-or-diverses-annees","title":"50 Crowns Charles V (900) - Gold - Various years","description":"\u003ch2 data-oe-version=\"1.2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 Ecus (Gold) - A Commemorative and Investment Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the 50 Ecus Gold coin?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e50 Ecus gold coin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Belgian commemorative issue minted in \u003cstrong\u003e1987 and 1988\u003c\/strong\u003e to celebrate the \u003cstrong\u003e30th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome\u003c\/strong\u003e. Although it has a face value of 50 Ecus (XEU), this coin never had legal tender status and belongs to what are known as fantasy coins. However, it remains an item of interest for collectors and precious metal investors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse of the 50 Ecus Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the obverse of the coin, there is a \u003cstrong\u003ecrowned, draped, and armored bust of Charles V\u003c\/strong\u003e facing right, seen three-quarters forward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"CAROLVS. D. G. ROM. IMP HISP REX. DVX BVRG. C. F.\" (Charles, by the grace of God, Emperor of the Romans, King of Spain, Duke of Burgundy, Count of Flanders)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse of the 50 Ecus Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features the \u003cstrong\u003eface value \"50 ECU\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong\u003eyear \"1987\"\u003c\/strong\u003e surrounded by twelve stars, symbolizing the twelve member states of the European Economic Community (EEC) at that time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscriptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Belgique Belgien België\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"50 ECU\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"1987\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Characteristics of the 50 Ecus Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssuing Country\u003c\/strong\u003e: Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKing Represented\u003c\/strong\u003e: Baudouin I (1951-1993)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Commemorative coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinting Period\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1987-1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFace Value\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 Ecus (50 XEU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gold 900‰\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 17.27 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine Gold Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15.55 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThickness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.80 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Round\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Coin alignment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Smooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuying a 50 Ecus Gold Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you wish to acquire a \u003cstrong\u003e50 Ecus gold coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, several options are available to you:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact a \u003cstrong\u003eprecious metals dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for a secure purchase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit a \u003cstrong\u003enumismatic shop\u003c\/strong\u003e to examine the coin's condition before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a \u003cstrong\u003especialized online platform\u003c\/strong\u003e for buying and selling gold coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Caraor-shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54328253317458,"sku":"PO50EC","price":1927.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/8066\/3634\/files\/11050088235346-f84fd27de440409b5dc682ed197d1a672b7d90e7.webp?v=1787220896","url":"https:\/\/caraor-shop.be\/en\/products\/50-ecus-charles-quint-900-or-diverses-annees","provider":"Caraor-shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}