2 Euro Cents - Philippe


Copper plated steel	3.06 g	18.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Belgium
King	Philippe (2013-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2014-2024
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

References

Numista	N#56031
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EURO
CENT
2 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.

Mint Marks:

Head of archangel St. Michael - Brussels Mint (2014-2017)
Mercury's wand - Royal Dutch Mint (2018-Present)

Privy marks:

Cat, Mint Master Bernard Gillard, 2013-2016
Coat of arms, Ingrid van Herzele, 2017-

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design that includes a portrait of King Philippe of Belgium, along with the country's coat of arms and the year of issue. The coin's designer, Luc Luycx, is a well-known Belgian engraver and designer who has created several other coin designs for the Royal Belgian Mint.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2014	1500	-	-	-	-	-	-
2015	1250	-	-	-	-	-	-
2016	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2017	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2018	750	-	-	-	-	-	-
2019	1500	-	-	-	-	-	-
2020	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-
2021	750	-	-	-	-	-	-
2022	500	-	-	-	-	-	-
2023	500	-	-	-	-	-	-
2024	500	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euro Cents - Philippe 2014-2024 coin.