Belgium 2 Euros - Philippe, 2017

2 Euros - Philippe from Belgium. Issued in 2017. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse

The logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription "200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY" and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. (1817-2017
200 Years of the University of Ghent - 200 Years of the University of Ghent
BE)

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Edge

Reeded with inscription: next numeral "2" everted with respect to the pervious, one of the stars is outlined.