2 Euros - Philippe (200 years of the University of Ghent) 2017 front 2 Euros - Philippe (200 years of the University of Ghent) 2017 back
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2 Euros - Philippe 200 years of the University of Ghent

2017 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Belgium
King
Philippe (2013-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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
References
Numista
N#124813
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription: next numeral "2" everted with respect to the pervious, one of the stars is outlined.

Lettering: 2**2**2**2**2**2**

Comment

The edge of the type r1 - the outline star at the beginning of a segment. See details at http://eucoins.byethost9.com/be.html

Interesting fact

The 2 Euro coin commemorating 200 years of the University of Ghent in Belgium features a unique design that incorporates a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring. This bi-metallic composition gives the coin a distinctive look and feel, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  5000 - - - - - -

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