2 Euro Cent - Albert II - 1'st Type; 1'st Portrait (1999 - 2007)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 225 |
| Weight (g) | 3.06 |
| Diameter (mm) | 18.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.67 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper plated Steel |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.02 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Jan Alfons Keustermans
Lettering:
A
II
2000
A
II
2000
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2
EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe in the bottom right. Six fine lines cut diagonally behind the globe from each side of the coin and have twelve stars at their ends (reflective of the flag of Europe). To the top left is a large number 2 followed, in smaller text, by the words "Euro Cent". The designer's initials, LL, appear to the right of the globe.
2
EURO
CENT
LL
Description:
Globe in the bottom right. Six fine lines cut diagonally behind the globe from each side of the coin and have twelve stars at their ends (reflective of the flag of Europe). To the top left is a large number 2 followed, in smaller text, by the words "Euro Cent". The designer's initials, LL, appear to the right of the globe.
Edge
Description:
Plain with a continuous groove running round the coin.
Plain with a continuous groove running round the coin.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 40,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 1999 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2000 | 337,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2000 | 40,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2000 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2001 | 40,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2001 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2002 | 140,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2002 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2003 | 40,050,808 | Very Common | |
| 2003 | 185,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2003 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2004 | 159,270,000 | Very Common | |
| 2004 | 82,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2004 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2005 | 53,000 | In sets only | Very Common |
| 2005 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2006 | 30,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2006 | 47,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2006 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2007 | 70,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2007 | 55,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2007 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |