2 Euros - Philippe Belgian Red Cross

€1.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2014
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) LA#BEM-8.17, KM#362
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin features a cross with the number ‘150’ in its centre. The vertical and horizontal bars of the cross bear the words ‘Rode Kruis’ and ‘Croix-Rouge’ respectively. The cross is surrounded by the mark of the Brussels mint (a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael), the signature mark of the Master of the Mint, the year 2014, and the country code ‘BE’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRODE KRUIS 150 CROIX ROUGE BE 2014
(Translation: Red cross)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
MintRoyal Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2014  - Edge with ` 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** ` - 50 000
2014  - In Sets only - 225 000
2014  - In Sets only - Edge with ` * GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS ` -
2014  - In Sets only - Edge with ` 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * ` -
2014  - Proof - 12 500
Catalog ID6593728690
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