2 Euro - Willem-Alexander - Investure of King Willem-Alexander (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 332 |
| 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
Engraved by P. Goutzemisis
Lettering:
WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE * BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN
28 JANUARI
2013
Description:
The announcement of the abdication of the throne by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix.
Effigy of Queen Beatrix and on the background, partly covered by the effigy of the Queen, the effigy of the Prince of Orange. The circumscription around both effigies reads: WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE (crown symbol) BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN (mint mark) 28 januari 2013 (mint master mark). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE * BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN
28 JANUARI
2013
Description:
The announcement of the abdication of the throne by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix.
Effigy of Queen Beatrix and on the background, partly covered by the effigy of the Queen, the effigy of the Prince of Orange. The circumscription around both effigies reads: WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE (crown symbol) BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN (mint mark) 28 januari 2013 (mint master mark). 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:
GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS *
Description:
Reeded with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Common | ||
| 2013 | In sets only | Unknown | |
| 2013 | Proof | Unknown |