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2 Euro (University of Ghent) – Belgium

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 200 years of the University of Ghent
Belgium
Context
Year: 2017
Issuer: Belgium Issuer flag
Ruler: Philippe
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 200,000
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
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #124813
Value
Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.53 EUR

Obverse

Description:
The Ghent University logo with dates 1817-2017, encircled by "200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY" and "BE". The Brussels mintmark and the Herzele coat of arms flank the country code. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag.
Inscription:
1817 2017

200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT — 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY

BE
Translation:
1817 2017

200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY — 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY

BE
Script: Latin
Languages: English, Dutch

Reverse

Description:
A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.
Inscription:
2 EURO

LL
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Legend:
2**2**2**2**2**2**

Categories

Education
Map

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint of Belgium

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
20175,000Proof
2017195,000
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