Token - Zoo Antwerpen 3 pers.; Hyaena hyaena
Features
| Location |
Belgium
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Service tokens › Other entrance tokens |
| Year | 1986 |
| Composition | Bilon |
| Weight | 12.10 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 192977 |
Commemorative issue
Zoo w Antwerpii
Series: Antwerp Zoo entrance token
Obverse
(en) Hyaena facing left
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
HYAENA HYAENA
1986
MAZY
Engraver: Marcel Mazy
Reverse
(en) Admittance for 3 people
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
ZOO ANTWERPEN
TOEGANG ENTREE-EINTRITT
3
PERS.
Engraver: Marcel Mazy
Edge
Zwykły
Mint
Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)Comments
(en)
Description:
Complete series of entrance tokens to Antwerp Zoo (1978-1987). Minted by the Royal Mint of Belgium, "Monnaies Privées", and engraved by Marcel Mazy. These medals can still be handed in at the cash desk in lieu of admission tickets, currently at a cost of £27.50 / person (on-line booking – Feb 2025).
Obverse: Animal accompanied by its scientific name. Reverse: Inscriptions plus entrance details (No. of people) - 30.00 mm
The complete series of Antwerp Zoo entrance tokens consists of 10 sets. Each set consists of four entrance tokens, with a total of 10 entries: For 1 person (in copper). For 2 people (in nickel silver). For 3 people (in imitation ‘billon’ silver). For 4 people (in silver). Only 2,000 sets were minted.
Tokens were sold at 140Fb per entry, i.e. 1,400 Fb per set (+ 60Fb shipping). In total, 100 entries to Antwerp Zoo. 
See also
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Token - Zoo Antwerpen (4 pers.; Okapia johnstoni)
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Token - Zoo Antwerpen (1 pers.; Papio hamadryas)
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Token - Zoo Antwerpen (3 pers.; Fennecus zerda)
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Token - Zoo Antwerpen (2 pers.; Rhinoceros unicornis)
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Token - Antwerpen Zoo (2 pers.; Pelecanus onocrotalus)
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Token - Antwerpen Zoo (2 pers.; Nymphicus hollandicus)
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Token - Antwerpen Zoo (1 pers.; Ramphastos togo)
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Token - Antwerpen Zo (4 pers.; Pithecophaga jeffervi)
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Token - Zoo Antwerpen (4 pers.; Aepyceros melampus)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1986 | 2 000 | ||||||||||||||
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