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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euro Cents - Albert II 1st type, 1st portrait
| Copper plated steel | 3.06 g | 18.75 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2007 |
| Value | 2 Euro Cents 0.02 EUR = USD 0.022 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated steel |
| Weight | 3.06 g |
| Diameter | 18.75 mm |
| Thickness | 1.67 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#78 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO CENT LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Smooth with a groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin
Comment
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 coin features a portrait of King Albert II, who reigned from 1993 to 2013. The coin was designed by artist Jan Alfons Keustermans and was used from 1999 to 2007, before being replaced by a new design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 10388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 10388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 10388 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 7866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 7866 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 | 3006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 3006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 3006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euro Cents - Albert II (1st type, 1st portrait) 1999-2007 coin.
