2 Euros - Philippe Royal Meteorological Institute

€49,339.00
IssuerBelgium
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: Peter Denayer
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#323, LA#BEM-8.14, Schön#296
Obverse descriptionThe obverse of the coin displays in its centre the number 100 with the first zero encircling the abbreviations ‘KMI’ and ‘IRM’ and the second zero representing a sun. Isobars, raindrops and snowflakes are depicted to the left of the sun. The year ‘2013’ is displayed in the upper rays of the sun and the nationality ‘BE’ is indicated in the lower rays. The mark of the mint master and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the Archangel Michael, are displayed under the ‘1’ of the number ‘100’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2013 100 KMI IRM BE
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 Mint of Belgium, Brussels,Belgium (983-2017)
Mintage2013  - - 2 000 000
2013  - BU set - 5 000
2013  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID3472666170
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