2 Euro - 100th birthday anniversary of the great German statesman and Chancellor Helmut Schmidt (1918-2015) (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 366 |
| 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 | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Bodo Broschat
Lettering:
2018
D
HELMUT SCHMIDT
A
Description:
Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic pose as he engages in dialogue with his interlocutor. In semi-circle at the top right the inscription ‘HELMUT SCHMIDT’ and at the right side the years ‘1918-2015’. The mint mark of the respective mint appears underneath the years. At the left side is the code of the issuing country ‘D’ and underneath is the year of issue. At the bottom there are the initials of the artist. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
2018
D
HELMUT SCHMIDT
A
Description:
Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic pose as he engages in dialogue with his interlocutor. In semi-circle at the top right the inscription ‘HELMUT SCHMIDT’ and at the right side the years ‘1918-2015’. The mint mark of the respective mint appears underneath the years. At the left side is the code of the issuing country ‘D’ and underneath is the year of issue. At the bottom there are the initials of the artist. 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:
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Description:
Translation: Unity and Justice and Freedom
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Description:
Translation: Unity and Justice and Freedom
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 A | 6,000,000 | Common | |
| 2018 A | 30,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 A | 40,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2018 D | 6,300,000 | Common | |
| 2018 D | 30,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 D | 40,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2018 F | 7,200,000 | Common | |
| 2018 F | 30,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 F | 40,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2018 G | 4,200,000 | Common | |
| 2018 G | 30,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 G | 40,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2018 J | 6,300,000 | Common | |
| 2018 J | 30,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 J | 40,000 | Proof | Common |