2 Euros - Albert II Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union

€2,165.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2005
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#240, LA#BEM-8.2, Schön#218
Obverse descriptionThe effigies of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and King Albert II of Belgium are depicted in profile (from left to right) in the center of the coin, above the year of issue, 2005. The engraver`s initials, ‘LL`, appear to the lower right. The two effigies and the date are surrounded by the outer ring bearing the 12 stars of the European Union and the monograms of Grand Duke Henri on the left and of King Albert II on the right. The mintmarks appear between two stars near the bottom of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringH A II LL 2005
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence `2 * *
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2005  - - 5 977 000
2005  - BU set - 20 000
2005  - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID4894091180
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