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2 Euros - Willem-Alexander 2nd map
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | Willem-Alexander (2013-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2014-2024 |
| 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#54960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *
Comment
This piece was engraved by the monetary workshop of Utrecht by several engravers according to the following periods :- 2014 - 2015 : Sails ; Maarten Brouwer (holder)
- 2015 - 2017 : Sails and star ; Kees Bruinsma (interim)
- 2017 - 2020 : Sint Servaas bridge; Stephan Satijn (holder)
In 2020 Dutch coins minted for general circulation did not depict the mintmark and mintmastermark
- 2021 - 2021 : Sint Servaas bridge and star; {no holder or interim}
- 2022 - : Raven; Bert van Ravenswaaij (holder)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro Willem-Alexander coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Netherlands' history and culture. The coin's reverse side features a map of the Netherlands, with the country's provinces and waterways depicted in a stylized manner. The map is surrounded by a ring of twelve stars, which represent the twelve provinces of the Netherlands. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Willem-Alexander, who has been the monarch of the Netherlands since 2013. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to its unique features. Overall, the coin is a beautiful representation of the Netherlands' rich history and culture, and it is a popular collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2015 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2017 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2020 | 17500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Willem-Alexander (2nd map) 2014-2024 coin.
