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Jean (1921–2019) was the Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 1964 until his abdication in 2000. He was the first Grand Duke of Luxembourg of French agnatic descent.
On 9 April 1953, Jean married Princess Joséphine Charlotte of Belgium with whom he had five children. On 12 November 1964, Grand Duchess Charlotte abdicated and Jean succeeded her as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. He then reigned for 36 years before he himself abdicated on 7 October 2000 and was succeeded by his son, Grand Duke Henri.
There are 2 versions of this coin. A normal version in relief and coins on which the Minted Photo Image technique (photo-like strike) was used.
Obverse
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Depicts on the right the effigy of Grand Duke Henri and on the left the effigy of Grand Duke Jean. At the top, in a semi-circle around the effigies is the country name, the date of the birth of Jean and his name. Notre-Dame Cathedral and Adolphe Bridge below the effigies. Name of Grand Duke Henri on the right. Date below the bridge. The twelve stars of the European Union, as well as mintmarks, surround the design on the outer ring. GROUSSHERZOGE VE LËTZEBUERG |
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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 (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Cupronickel |
Center | 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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