1 Euro Cent - Albert II 1st type, 1st portrait

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year1999-2007
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Euro Cent
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionCopper plated steel
Weight2.3 g
Dimensions16.25 mm
Thickness1.67 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jan Alfons Keustermans
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#224, LA#BEM-1.1, Schön#202
Obverse descriptionThe portrait in left profile of King Albert II is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe, among which is situated his monogram: a capital `A` with the Roman numeral `II` underneath a crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringA II 2005
Reverse descriptionA globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1 EURO CENT LL
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1999  - Big stars -
1999  - BU set - 40 000
1999  - Proof - 10 388
1999  - Small stars - 235 200 000
2000  - In BU sets only - 40 000
2000  - Proof - 10 388
2001  - - 99 800 000
2001  - BU set - 40 000
2001  - Proof - 10 388
2002  - In BU sets only - 140 000
2002  - Proof - 7 866
2003  - - 10 030 404
2003  - BU set - 185 000
2003  - Proof - 7 866
2004  - - 180 102 000
2004  - BU set - 85 250
2004  - Proof - 3 006
2005  - In BU sets only - 53 100
2005  - Proof - 3 006
2006  - - 15 055 000
2006  - BU set - 43 018
2006  - Proof - 3 006
2007  - - 60 000 000
2007  - BU set - 53 475
2007  - Proof - 2 006
Catalog ID3205014680
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