Belgium 2 Euro 2018 Student Revolt 1968 Proof

The year 1968 was a turbulent year, the "Prague Spring" was brutally crushed, the Vietnam war was raging, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated.... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU BE18-2EURO5
Theme Studentenopstand
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Belgium
Quality PROOF
Circulation 7.500
Year 2018
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

The year 1968 was a turbulent year, the "Prague Spring" was brutally crushed, the Vietnam war was raging, Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated. But there were also nicer things like the song of Toon Hermans, Jan Janssen who was the first Dutchman to win the Tour de France, the Beatles who were at number 1 with Hey Jude and of course the first episode of the "Fabeltjeskrant" (a Dutch childrenÆs television programme). The year 1968 is generally regarded as a turning point in which the old conservative society changed to a more individual and social society with more freedom. Throughout Europe there were student revolts, including in Paris and Berlin, not to mention in Belgium û in Leuven. In Leuven the argument was mainly between French and Flemish students. The revolts, however, quickly died. In memory of the 1968 student revolt in Leuven, Belgium has issued a special 2 Euro coin. Two students are seen on the front of the coin. One student waves a manifesto whilst the other student waves a flag. In the background is an image of a Greek Aula. At the top the triangular Fronton is supported by seven columns. The underside, the stereobate, consists of two layers. On the left side of the coin the year 2018 is shown below which is the abbreviation of Belgium "BE". At the top of the coin, in Dutch and French, the month of May (Mei - Mai) is displayed, along with the year 1968. The coin is struck in the highest quality i.e. Proof. After striking the coin is packed with the greatest care in the new blue luxury packaging. A certificate of authenticity is included with this special coin.