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Every day in Belgium, approximately 205 individuals receive a cancer diagnosis. In a special gesture of awareness and solidarity, the Royal Mint of Belgium has issued a uniquely designed 2 euro coin, aimed not only at those directly affected but also at everyone connected to this cause.
Obverse
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Depicts a stylized rainbow, representing hope for a world without cancer, alongside the country code "BE" and the year "2024" in the upper right corner. In the center, there is a portrayal of a heartbeat line resembling a consciousness ribbon, commonly worn as a symbol of solidarity. Positioned at the bottom of the image is the bilingual inscription "Fight Against Cancer" in French above and Dutch below. The mint marks of the Royal Dutch Mint and the current Belgian Mint Master are located at the bottom, with the designer's initials placed to the left under the electrocardiogram. The outer ring showcases the 12 stars of the European flag. BE 2024 |
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Reverse
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A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 2 EURO |
Edge |
The sequence "2 ★ ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ |
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Nickel Brass |
Weight | 8.5 g |
Diameter | 25.75 mm |
Thickness | 2.2 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Dutch Mint (KNM)
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