Belgium 2 Euros, 2016
Summer Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro
Information
Country
Belgium
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
2 Euros
Year
2016
Ruler
Philippe
(2013–9999)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
25.75
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
2 Euros from Belgium. Issued in 2016. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- The design is based on the Olympic team logo of Belgium symbolizing an athlete who wears the flag of the country, celebrating victory and expressing pride in representing her country. The inner part of the coin depicts, from top to bottom, a stylized character, the five Olympic rings, and the inscription "BELGIUM TEAM." To the left is the year 2016. On the right, the indication of nationality 'BE' appears between the monetary brand of Brussels (helmeted head of the Archangel Michael) and the brand of "currency commissioner".
- Reverse
- A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
- Edge
- Reeded with lettering
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