2 Euro - Albert II - Belgian Presidency of the EU (2010)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 289 |
| 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 ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010
trio.be
eu
2010
BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN
Description:
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2010.
Commemorative logo, i.e. the stylised letters “EU” and “trio.be”. The central design is encircled by the words “BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010” and the trilingual country designation ‘BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN’. Beneath the logo and above the country’s name, the year of issue, i.e. “2010”, is centred between the mint mark on the left and the mint master’s mark on the right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010
trio.be
eu
2010
BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN
Description:
Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union in 2010.
Commemorative logo, i.e. the stylised letters “EU” and “trio.be”. The central design is encircled by the words “BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010” and the trilingual country designation ‘BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN’. Beneath the logo and above the country’s name, the year of issue, i.e. “2010”, is centred between the mint mark on the left and the mint master’s mark on the right. 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 Europe. 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 Europe. 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
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 2010 | 6,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2010 | 6,000 | Proof | Not Common |