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 Bart Perdieus
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| General Description : | René Baeten (Herentals, 1927 - Stekene, 1960) was a Belgian motocross world champion. In 1953 and 1954, Baeten finished second in the 500cc European motocross championships to his FN team-mate Auguste Mingels. In 1957, the F.I.M. upgraded the competition to world championship, and again Baeten would finish in second place, this time to Bill Nilsson on an AJS motorcycle. In 1958, Baeten would claim the 500cc world championship, defeating Nilsson and Sten Lundin. Baeten was killed in a racing accident in 1960. |
| Face value | 0,50 Euro |
| Catalog code (Michel) | BE 3383 |
| Catalog code (Scott) | BE 2054a |
| Catalog code | Yvert et Tellier BE 3321 Belgium BE 3334 WADP Numbering System - WNS BE107.04 Unificato BE 3327 |
| Stamp colour | multicolour |
| Stamp use | Mini-sheet stamp |
| Issue date | 20/11/2004 |
| Designer | Myriam Voz / Thierry Martin |
| Print technique | Offset lithography |
| Perforation | 11 1/2 |
| Height | 27.00 mm |
| Width | 40.00 mm |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
