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