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2 Euro (European Monetary Institute) – Belgium

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 25th anniversary of the European Monetary Institute (EMI)
Belgium
Context
Year: 2019
Issuer: Belgium Issuer flag
Ruler: Philippe
Currency:
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 155,000
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: #155935
Value
Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.43 EUR

Obverse

Description:
Right: Portrait of Alexandre Lamfalussy, first EMI president, with his name.
Left: The abbreviation "EMI" with 1994 above. Below, falling coins inscribed €, ECU, and BEF (the former Belgian currency) symbolize the transition to the euro. "European Monetary Institute" is inscribed above.
Marks: The mintmark and Herzele coat of arms are on the left. "BE" and 2019 are at the bottom. Designer Luc Luycx's initials "LL" are on the right.
The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag.
Inscription:
European Monetary Institute

1994

EMI



ECU

BEF

LL

A. Lamfalussy

BE 2019
Translation:
European Monetary Institute

1994

EMI



ECU

BEF

LL

A. Lamfalussy

BE 2019
Languages: Latin, English, French, Dutch
Engraver: Luc Luycx

Reverse

Description:
A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.
Inscription:
2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription
Legend:
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Mints

NameMark
Royal Dutch Mint

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2019150,000
20195,000Proof
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