Belgium 1 Euro - Albert II, 2008

2nd map, 2nd type, 2nd portrait

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium Belgium
Currency Euro (2002 – 9999)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Euro - Albert II
Year 2008
Ruler Albert II (1993–2013)
Composition Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 7.5
Diameter (mm) 23.25
Thickness (mm) 2.33

Description

1 Euro - Albert II from Belgium. Issued in 2008. Struck in Bimetallic: copper-nickel clad nickel centre in nickel brass ring. Measures 23.25 mm and weighs 7.5 g.

Obverse
The bust of King Albert II to the left of his monogram and the date at the bottom, along with the 12 stats of Europe in the outer ring.
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders
Edge
Alternating segments: three smooth, three finely ribbed

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage g vg f vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
2008  Scales 5M € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,10 € 1,40 € 2,20 92%
2008  Scales 39.5K — — — — — — € 4,10 BU set 9%
2008  Scales 2.5K — — — — — — — Proof 1.1%

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