100 Gilles - Binche 1982 front 100 Gilles - Binche 1982 back
100 Gilles - Binche 1982 photo

100 Gilles - Binche

1982 year
Brass plated steel 12 g 30 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
Type
› Tokens
Year
1982
Value
100 Gilles
Composition
Brass plated steel
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1982
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#242109
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Bust of a Gille de Binche, front view, wearing his traditional ostrich feather hat.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BINCHE
100 GILLES
MT

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Binche Carnival is an exceptional folk event held in February to celebrate the end of the harsh winter months. It was recognized as Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2003.