© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
1 Euro Cent - Albert II 2nd type, 2nd portrait
2008 year| Copper plated steel | 2.3 g | 16.25 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Euro Cent 0.01 EUR = USD 0.011 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 EURO CENT LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Plain
Comment
Privy mark:
- Scales: Romain Coenen, 1987-2009
Although still legal tender, these coins are no longer seen in circulation. All prices are now rounded to the nearest €0.05.
Interesting fact
The 1 Euro Cent coin featuring Albert II (2nd type, 2nd portrait) from Belgium, minted in 2008, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the Eurozone that has a copper plating, giving it a distinct reddish-brown color. This sets it apart from other coins in the series that have a more traditional silver or gold color.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Euro Cent - Albert II (2nd type, 2nd portrait) 2008 coin.
