1 Euro - Albert II (2nd map, 2nd type, 2nd portrait) 2008 front 1 Euro - Albert II (2nd map, 2nd type, 2nd portrait) 2008 back
1 Euro - Albert II (2nd map, 2nd type, 2nd portrait) 2008 photo
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1 Euro - Albert II 2nd map, 2nd type, 2nd portrait

2008 year
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
Year
2008
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#6309
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Alternating segments: three smooth, three finely ribbed

Comment

Balance: different from engraver Romain Coenen
Head of the archangel St Michel surmounted by a cross: different from the workshop of the Royal Mint of Brussels

25,000 copies of the BU 2008 annual box + 1 medal on the theme "World Heritage - the belfries".