Wereldtentoonstelling te Luik 1905 1905

This commemorative coin, designed by Alphonse Michaux in 1905, celebrates the Exposition Universelle, also known as the World's Fair held in Liège, Belgium. The coin depicts two figures: one representing the city of Liège and the other embodying the spirit of the exhibition. The obverse features a woman holding a branch of olive leaves, symbolizing peace and prosperity, as well as a lion, representing the Belgian national animal. The reverse depicts a female figure, representing the city of Liège, welcoming an older male figure who represents progress and industry, a common theme in World's Fair iconography. This small, yet detailed, coin serves as a historical record of a significant event in Belgian history.