2 Euros - Henri I National Anthem

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year2013
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)Obverse: Alain Hoffmann
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#125, Schön#116
Obverse descriptionThe effigy of Grand Duke Henri facing left on the right side of the inner part with musical notation and the text of the national anthem to the left. The text ‘Ons Heemecht’ appears at the top of the inner part along with the country name and the date, which is flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the mint master, appearing at the bottom of the inner part of the coin. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringOns Heemecht LËTZEBUERG 2013
(Translation: Our Hometown Luxembourg 2013)
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 Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage2013  - - 500 000
2013  - In Sets only - 10 000
2013  - Proof - 2 000
Catalog ID8819467050
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