5 euro - Hélène Dutrieu

Series: Belgium - Silver 5 euro coins

Image of 5 euro coin - Hélène Dutrieu | Belgium 2011. The Silver coin is of Proof quality.
The Royal Mint of Belgium issues a coin to honor Hélène Dutrieu, the first female Belgian pilot who died in 1961, 50 years ago. Besides being a pilot Hélène Dutrieu excelled in cycling and motocycling. A daredevil is every sense of the word. The coins are packed in an innovative transparent box, that adds an aesthetic dimension to the coin’s design.