Tintin coins

This is a list of commemorative coins, released in Belgium, honoring The Adventures of Tintin, the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé.

List of coins

Belgium, 2004 - Tintin's 75th anniversary

Released on 4 January. A 10 euro silver coin that commemorates his 75th anniversary. It was a limited run of 50,000 and they were initially sold for 31 euros each. They are legal tender only in Belgium.[1]

Belgium, 2004 - Explorers of the Moon's 50th anniversary

Released in late June. A 10 euro coin that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the book Explorers on the Moon. Limited run of 10,000.

Belgium, 2007 - Hergé's centenary

Commemorates the centenary of Hergé.[2]

See also

Tintin postage stamps

References

  1. "Euro coin honours Tintin and Snowy". 2004-01-08. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
  2. "Belgium marks 100th anniversary of Tintin creator". ABC News. 2007-05-23. Retrieved 2019-01-02.
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