1 Euro - Albert II - 1'st Map; 1'st Type; 1'st Portrait (1999 - 2006)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 230 |
| Weight (g) | 7.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 23.25 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.33 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Copper-Nickel plated Nickel center in Nickel-Brass ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1.18 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Jan Alfons Keustermans
Lettering:
A
II
2002
A
II
2002
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
1 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of the 15 EU Member States in their entirety. Six fine lines cross the map (interrupted by land masses), each ending with a star, representing the twelve stars of the European flag. The word EURO is superimposed across the map, and a large numeral 1 appears on the left. The designer’s initials “LL” (Luc Luycx) are also present.
1 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of the 15 EU Member States in their entirety. Six fine lines cross the map (interrupted by land masses), each ending with a star, representing the twelve stars of the European flag. The word EURO is superimposed across the map, and a large numeral 1 appears on the left. The designer’s initials “LL” (Luc Luycx) are also present.
Edge
Description:
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
Alternating reeded and smooth sections.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 160,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1999 | 40,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 1999 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2000 | 40,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2000 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2001 | 40,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2001 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2002 | 84,526,660 | Very Common | |
| 2002 | 140,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2002 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2003 | 6,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2003 | 185,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2003 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2004 | 15,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2004 | 82,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2004 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2005 | 53,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2005 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2006 | 47,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2006 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |