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2 Euros – Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Commemoration: 50th birthday of Grand Duke Henri, 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne and 100th anniversary of the death of Grand Duke Adolphe

Context

Years: 2005–2008

Year: 2005

Country: Luxembourg

Issuer: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

Ruler: Henry

Currency:

(since 2002)

Total mintage: 2,769,000

Material

Diameter: 25.75 mm

Weight: 8.5 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #87

Numista: #2196

Value

Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.38

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.15 EUR

Obverse

Inscription:

L Ë T Z E B U E R G

S 20 05

- GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG -

HENRI *1955

ADOLPHE †1905

Translation:

L Ë T Z E B U E R G
S 20 05
- GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG -
HENRI *1955
ADOLPHE †1905

LUXEMBOURG
S 20 05
- GRAND DUKES OF LUXEMBOURG -
HENRI *1955
ADOLPHE †1905

Script: Latin

Languages: Luxembourgish, French

Engravers: Patrice Bernabei, Thomas Jules Vincotte, Yvette Gastauer-Claire