Obverse: the obverse features King Albert II and Queen Paola of Belgium, facing left. On the right is the inscription BELGIQUE BELGIQUE BELGIEN, the denomination 5 ECU, and the year of issue 1996.
Reverse: the reverse depicts the UNICEF logo – a stylized world with child silhouettes. At the top is the inscription FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD, and below is UNICEF 1946 1996 50.
About the coin: the 1996 Belgium 5 Ecu silver coin was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of UNICEF – the United Nations Children’s Fund, founded in 1946. The coin was created to raise awareness of the organization's efforts to ensure children's rights and welfare worldwide.
