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© Cyrillius
2 Euros - Henri I Accession
2015 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duke | Henry (2000-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#73857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * *" or "* * 2" alternately upright and inverted
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
The EU has authorized Luxembourg to mint 1,400,000 examples of this coin (source: http://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/FR/TXT/?uri=OJ:JOC_2015_086_R_0003) but the BCL has only issued 500,000 (2 x 500,000 for each 2015 commemorative 2 euros = 1,000,000, source: http://www.bcl.lu/fr/Billets-et-pieces/produit_numismatique/catalogue_numismatique.pdf page 55).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro commemorative coin from Luxembourg featuring Henri I (Accession) is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's outer ring is made of a copper-nickel alloy, while the inner circle is made of nickel brass, creating a distinctive bimetallic look. This design element adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin and sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Henri I (Accession) 2015 coin.
