2 Euros - Beatrix Erasmus - Pattern

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IssuerNetherlands
Year2011
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.20 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Dylan Shields
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
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Obverse descriptionWhole image is larger than in the issued version. The inner part of the coin shows Erasmus writing his book on the right and the effigy of Queen Beatrix to the left. The two images are separated by the vertical inscription `Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden`. The year `2011`, the Mint master’s mark and the mintmark are positioned horizontally near the center of the coin. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBeatrix Koningin der Nederlanden 2011
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFinely reeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2011  - -
Catalog ID8034532470
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