2 Euros - Beatrix (2nd map) 2007-2013 front 2 Euros - Beatrix (2nd map) 2007-2013 back
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2 Euros - Beatrix 2nd map

 
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Netherlands
Queen
Beatrix (1980-2013)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2007-2013
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#6481
Rarity index
12%

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

Reeded with inscription

Lettering: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *

Translation: GOD * IS * WITH * US *

Comment

This coin was engraved by the Utrecht mint by several engravers in the following periods:
  • 2003 - 2013: sails; Maarten Brouwer (titular)

BU 2007
Annual boxed set 40,000 pieces
Themaset - Maîtres de la Monnaie 3,500 copies
Jour de la Monnaie 2,007 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
Six Michiel de Ruyter series (Silver collection) 3,000 copies
Themaset - 200 years of the royal predicate 5,000 copies
BU 2008
Annual boxed set 40,000 copies
Themaset - Maîtres de la Monnaie 3,500 copies*
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
Jour de la Monnaie 2,008 copies
Themaset - 150th anniversary of the birth of Queen Emma 5,000 copies
BU 2009
Annual box set 35,000 copies
Themaset - 100th anniversary of the birth of Queen Juliana 5,000 copies
Themaset - Maîtres de la Monnaie 3,500 copies
Jour de la Monnaie 2,009 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
Coin Convention Tokyo 500 copies
BU 2010
Annual boxed set 25,000 copies
Themaset - 30th anniversary of Queen Beatrix's reign 5,000 copies
Mint Day 2,010 copies
Museum Series - Noord-Brabants Museum 3,000 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
BU 2011
Annual box set 25,000 copies
Mint Day 2,011 copies
Museum Series - Groninger Museum 3,000 copies
Themaset - 100th anniversary of Prince Bernhard's birth 5,000 copies
Wedding 1,250 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
Birth 5,000 copies
BU 2012
Birth 2,500 copies
Wedding 1,250 copies
Annual box set 25,000 copies
Museum Series - Drents Central Museum 3,000 copies
Mint Day 2,012 copies
Themaset - 10th wedding anniversary of Prince Willem-Alexander and Princess Maxima 5,000 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
BU 2013
Annual box set 15,000 copies
Museum Series - National Museum of Antiquities Leiden 2,250 copies
World Money Fair Berlin 500 copies
Abdication I 10,000 copies
Mint Day 2,013 copies
Birth boy 2,000 copies
Birth girl 2,000 copies
Birth 2,000 copies
Wedding 1,000 copies
Themaset: the Queen's last day 4,000 copiesAutomatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Euro coin featuring Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is that it was designed by artist Ton Lutz, who won a competition held by the Dutch Central Bank to create the design. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Beatrix on one side and a map of the Netherlands on the other, with the 12 stars of the European Union surrounding the map. The coin was minted from 2007 to 2013 and is made of bimetallic material, consisting of a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring. It weighs 8.5 grams and has a diameter of 25.75 millimeters.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  10000 - - - - - -
2008  10000 - - - - - -
2009  7500 - - - - - -
2010  5000 - - - - - -
2011  5000 - - - - - -
2012  38253 - - - - - -
2013  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Beatrix (2nd map) 2007-2013 coin.