2 Euros - Henri I Prince Henri

€1.00
IssuerLuxembourg
Year2020
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#167
Obverse descriptionThe design shows on the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, and on the left hand the effigy of Prince Henri. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’ and the year-date ‘2020’. At the left, in semi-circle form, is the inscription ‘Prince Henri d’Orange-Nassau’ and underneath his effigy is the inscription ‘1820 – 1879’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPrince Henri d‘Orange-Nassau 1820 - 1879 LUXEMBOURG 2020
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription: the number `2` and two stars
MintRoyal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage2020  - Bridge / Caduceus, coincards - 7 500
2020  - Bridge / Lion, proof - 1 000
2020  - Lion / Caduceus, in rolls - 300 000
Catalog ID2508064350
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