2 Euros - Willem-Alexander Erasmus Programme
2022 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Netherlands |
|---|---|
| King | Willem-Alexander (2013-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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#331447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS ★
Translation: God★Be★With★Us★
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that highlights the theme of the Erasmus Programme, which is a European Union student exchange program that allows students to study abroad in other European countries. The coin's design features a stylized image of Willem-Alexander, the King of the Netherlands, surrounded by a pattern of interlocking circles that represent the exchange of ideas and cultures that takes place through the Erasmus Programme. The coin's bimetallic composition, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, also adds to its unique appearance and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Erasmus Programme) 2022 coin.
