Belgium Launches Its First Gold Investment Coin, the Belga Gold

Belgium has officially entered the global bullion coin market with the launch of its first gold investment coin, the Belga Gold.

The coin was unveiled on Wednesday by the Federal Public Service Finance, and its value is directly linked to the market price of gold, meaning its price fluctuates continuously. At launch, the smaller coin was priced at just over €1,100, while the larger version exceeded €4,000.

Struck in 24-carat gold, the Belga Gold is intended primarily as an investment product rather than a collector’s coin with a fixed price. Officials said the new coin provides Belgian investors with an additional way to invest in physical gold at a time when global demand for the metal continues to grow.

Belgium now joins several countries that already issue bullion coins, including the United States with the Eagle, Canada with the Maple Leaf, and Austria with the Philharmoniker.

The larger Belga Gold coin weighs 31.1 grams, equivalent to one troy ounce, and measures nearly 4 cm in diameter. A smaller version weighing 7.77 grams is also available.

The coin was designed by Iris Bruijns and features an iris flower — symbolizing the Brussels region — on one side, and the Belgian lion on the other. Although primarily an investment product, the coin is also legal tender, carrying nominal face values of €300 and €75.

The name “Belga” refers to a historic Belgian currency introduced in 1926 that was linked to the gold standard.

Unlike commemorative coins, the Belga Gold has no mintage limit, and all orders will be fulfilled. The coins are produced using recycled European gold and can be purchased online, with delivery available via courier or registered mail.