2 Euro - Henri I - 50th anniversary of the voluntariness of the Luxembourg army (2017)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 147 |
| 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:
2017
50
JOER
FRAÏWËLLEGEN-ARMÉI
LËTZEBUERG
Description:
On the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right and on the left hand the text ‘50 Joer Fräiwëllegen-Arméi’ composed as logo. At the top of the design is depicted the year of issue, flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the Mintmaster. At the bottom appears the name of the issuing country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Translation: Volunteer Army
2017
50
JOER
FRAÏWËLLEGEN-ARMÉI
LËTZEBUERG
Description:
On the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right and on the left hand the text ‘50 Joer Fräiwëllegen-Arméi’ composed as logo. At the top of the design is depicted the year of issue, flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the Mintmaster. At the bottom appears the name of the issuing country. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Translation: Volunteer Army
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 **
Description:
Reeded with denomination repeated 6 times.
2 **
Description:
Reeded with denomination repeated 6 times.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 500,000 | Unknown | |
| 2017 | 1,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 2017 | 12,500 | Proof | Unknown |