1 Euro - Albert II (1st map, 1st type, 1st portrait) 1999-2006 front 1 Euro - Albert II (1st map, 1st type, 1st portrait) 1999-2006 back
1 Euro - Albert II (1st map, 1st type, 1st portrait) 1999-2006 photo
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1 Euro - Albert II 1st map, 1st type, 1st portrait

 
Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring 7.5 g 23.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Albert II (1993-2013)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1999-2006
Value
1 Euro 1 EUR = USD 1.10
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
23.25 mm
Thickness
2.33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#77
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

BU 1999 - 2001
Set introduction of the euro with coins from 1999 to 2001