| Issuer | Belgium |
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Dimensions | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | LA#BEM-8.23, KM#369 |
| Obverse description | The logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription `200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY` and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1817 2017
200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT — 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY
BE (Translation: 1817-2017 200 Years of the University of Ghent - 200 Years of the University of Ghent BE) |
| Reverse description | A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 EURO LL |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription: next numeral `2` everted with respect |
| Mint | Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017) |
| Mintage | 2017 - In coincard - 195 000 2017 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6242383450 |
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