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2 Francs - Charlotte
1924 year| Nickel | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg) |
|---|---|
| Grand duchess | Charlotte (1919-1964) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1924 |
| Value | 2 Francs (2 LUF) |
| Currency | Franc (1854-2001) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#3681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
A puddler (Feierstëppler) at work, symbol of the Luxembourgish steel industry surrounded by legend, face value and mint year at the bottom. In the background blast furnaces and at 8 o'clock the initials of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BON POUR
2F
A.B.
1924
Engraver: Armand Bonnetain
Edge
Milled
Comment
This coin was minted at the Brussels mint in order to replace the coupons created in 1914 and 1918 (mention "BON POUR").The Feierstëppler symbol first appeared in 1924 on the 1 franc coin (KM# 35) and 2 francs (KM# 36) and was subsequently used to engrave coins of 50 centimes, 1 franc and 2 francs.
