Belgium 5 Euro Coin 2021 “175 Years of Charles Van Depoele” Silver Proof

Writers, scholars or artists... Just about every country has produced important figures. A typical example from Belgium is Charles Van Depoele from Lichtervelde, who emigrated to America in 1869 to make a career in Detroit. In no time, he became a true pioneer of electricity with almost 250 patents to his name.
 
Credit where credit is due!
With his 175^th birthday just around the corner, the Royal Mint of Belgium is issuing a Silver Proof 5 euro coin to put his merits back in the spotlight. The obverse shows Van Depoele's profile and his most important inventions: the electric arc lamp, the dynamo with carbon brushes and the electric tram. The reverse side shows the usual European style elements, the coin value and the country designation. A luxurious case provides the finishing touch.