2 Euro - Henri I - 50th Anniversary of the Bridge "Grand Duchess Charlotte" (2016)
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Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.18 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Alain Hoffmann
Lettering:
2016
Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte
1966
LUXEMBOURG
Description:
Bridge "Grand Duchess Charlotte" which is the main route connecting the city centre of Luxembourg to the urban quarter of Kirchberg, the site of the city’s European Union institutions. The text "Bridge Grand Duchess Charlotte" and underneath the year "1966" are inscribed on the image of the bridge. At the top of the design are depicted the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and at its left the year of issuance. At the bottom appears the name of country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2016
Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte
1966
LUXEMBOURG
Description:
Bridge "Grand Duchess Charlotte" which is the main route connecting the city centre of Luxembourg to the urban quarter of Kirchberg, the site of the city’s European Union institutions. The text "Bridge Grand Duchess Charlotte" and underneath the year "1966" are inscribed on the image of the bridge. At the top of the design are depicted the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and at its left the year of issuance. At the bottom appears the name of country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
2**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 500,000 | Common | |
| 2016 | 6,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2016 | 1,500 | Proof | Unknown |