© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Albert II 1st map, 1st type, 1st portrait
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Belgium |
|---|---|
| King | Albert II (1993-2013) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
BU 1999 - 2001Set introduction of the euro with coins from 1999 to 2001
