2 Euro - Albert II - 1'st Map; 1'st Type; 1'st Portrait (1999 - 2006)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 231 |
| 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) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Obverse
Engraved by Jan Alfons Keustermans
Lettering:
A II 2000
A II 2000
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 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 40,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 1999 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2000 | 120,000,000 | 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 | 50,000,000 | Common | |
| 2002 | 140,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2002 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2003 | 30,000,000 | Common | |
| 2003 | 185,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2003 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2004 | 60,000,000 | Common | |
| 2004 | 82,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2004 | 15,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2005 | 10,500,000 | Common | |
| 2005 | 53,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2005 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2006 | 20,000,000 | Common | |
| 2006 | 47,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2006 | 3,000 | Proof | Common |