Manneken Pis, Brussels 2018-2024 front Manneken Pis, Brussels 2018-2024 back
Manneken Pis, Brussels 2018-2024 photo

Manneken Pis, Brussels

 
Nordic gold - 30 mm
Description
Location
Belgium
Issuing entity
National-Tokens
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Years
2018-2024
Composition
Nordic gold
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#311791
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Representation of the map of Belgium with a large "B" centered. Vintage at 3 o'clock and at 9 o'clock. Different from National Tokens at 10 o'clock.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* National Tokens * *
2018 B 2018
* * Belgian Heritage * *

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Manneken-Pis, meaning "the little man who pisses" in Dutch, is a fountain in the form of a bronze statue of 55.5 centimeters high (61 cm with the base) that represents a naked boy urinating. It is located in the heart of Brussels, a stone's throw from the Grand Place, at the intersection of Rue de l'Etuve and Rue du Chêne. Since 1965, the statue on the spot is an identical copy of the one designed in 1619-1620 which is preciously preserved in the Museum of the City of Brussels located in the King's House. Manneken-Pis is the most famous symbol of the people of Brussels, it also personifies their sense of humor (the zwanze in Brussels) and their independence of spirit. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manneken-Pis