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2 euro (Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duke Adolphe) – Luxembourg

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Commemoration: 50th birthday of Grand Duke Henri, 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne and 100th anniversary of the death of Grand Duke Adolphe

Luxembourg

Context

Years: 2005–2008

Year:: 2005

Issuer: Luxembourg

Period:

Grand Duchy

Ruler: Henry

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 2,769,000

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #

Numista: #2196

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.15 EUR

Obverse

Description:

Grand Dukes Henri and Adolphe's superimposed effigies are in the centre, surrounded by the country name, date, and EU stars. The date below is flanked by an 'S' and the mint logo.

Inscription:

L Ë T Z E B U E R G

S 20 05

- GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG -

HENRI *1955

ADOLPHE †1905

Translation:

L Ë T Z E B U E R G
S 20 05
- GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG -
HENRI *1955
ADOLPHE †1905

LUXEMBOURG
S 20 05
- GRAND DUKES OF LUXEMBOURG -
HENRI *1955
ADOLPHE †1905

Script: Latin

Languages: Luxembourgish, French

Engravers: Patrice Bernabei, Thomas Jules Vincotte, Yvette Gastauer-Claire