Belgium 2 Euros, 2016

Summer Olympics 2016 in Rio de Janeiro

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Belgium 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

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf au unc Comment Frequency
2016  Cat 325K € 8,70 € 11,00 € 11,00 BU 88%
2016  Cat 15K € 12,00 Proof 15%

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