2 Euros - Albert II Queen Elisabeth Music Competition

€32,526.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2012
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#317, LA#BEM-8.13, Schön#290
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin shows the logo of the Queen Elisabeth Competition superimposed on a left profile of Queen Elisabeth, who founded the music competition in 1937. On the left is the mintmaster mark (a quill) and on the right the mintmark (the head of the Archangel Michael). In a semi-circle along the bottom edge of the inner part is the inscription “QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION”, while the years “1937 – 2012”, marking the 75th anniversary of the competition, are inscribed along the top edge. The letters “BE” to the right of the image refer to the country of issue. The outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1937 - 2012 EE BE QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence `2 *
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2012  - - 5 000 000
2012  - BU set - 6 000
2012  - Proof - 7 000
Catalog ID6187471910
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