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2 Euro (ESRO - 2B satellite launch) – Belgium

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of launched satellite ESRO - 2B

Belgium

Context

Year: 2018

Issuer: Belgium

Ruler: Philippe

Currency:

Euro

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 257,500

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 ↑

⟳

flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #373

Numista: #150281

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.48 EUR

Obverse

Description:

The coin depicts the ESRO 2B satellite (IRIS), launched in 1968, orbiting Earth. It studied solar X-rays, cosmic radiation, and Earth's radiation belts. The design includes the Utrecht mintmark, Belgian mint master mark, coat of arms of Herzele, the country code BE, and the designer Luc Luycx's initials (LL). The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European flag.

Inscription:

ESRO-2B

1968

2018

IRIS

BE

LL

Translation:

ESRO-2B

1968

2018

IRIS

BE

LL

Script: Latin

Languages: French, English, Latin

Engraver: Luc Luycx