Belgium 2026 Observatory NL version

The center of the coin depicts the silhouette of a child pointing a finger at the starry night sky—towards the Big Dipper constellation—and a telescope on a tripod. Both elements are set against a topographic map of Belgium featuring clearly defined provincial borders. In the upper section, the image is framed by the fine, circular grid structure of a celestial sphere. An inscription reading "Royal Observatory of Belgium" curves along the top, while "National Geographic Institute" appears at the bottom. On the right side, there is the "BE" mark (denoting Belgium), the year of issue "2026," an aster flower placed before an Erlenmeyer flask, the mark of Belgian Mint Director Jean van de Velde, and the caduceus—the symbol of the Royal Dutch Mint. The designer's initials, "IB" (Iris Bruijns), appear on the left side. The outer ring features the 12 five-pointed 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 - French 62'500 + Dutch 62'500 pcs.
Country of origin - Belgium
Year of release - 2026