2 Euros Jan van Eyck

€176,637.00
IssuerBelgium
Year2020
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) LA#BEM-8.29, KM#408
Obverse descriptionThe motif of the piece shows the portrait of the famous Belgian artist Jan van Eyck on the right. On the left, the edition `J van Eyck`, his signature and a palette of painter with the initials of the creator Luc Luycx. At the bottom of the picture you can see the coin signs of the Dutch Mint in Utrecht and the mint sign by Ingrid van Herzele. On the right edge of the image are the country abbreviation `BE` and the typing year `2020`. The twelve stars of the European flag are represented on the outer ring of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJ. van Eyck 2020 BE Iohannes de Eyck LL
Reverse descriptionA map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeFine flute engraving: the inscription `2 **`, repeated six
MintRoyal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke
Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-date)
Mintage2020  - Coincard - 150 000
2020  - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID9220315190
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