2 Euros - Philippe 30 Years of European Union Flag

Commemorative issue

30th Anniversary of the Flag of the European Union

Series: EU Flag

Obverse

The European Union flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in a semi-circle, are the issuing country and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELGIE-BELGIQUE-BELGIEN
1985-2015
ΓΣ

Translation:
Belgium Belgium Belgium
1985-2015
GS

Engraver: Geórgios Stamatópoulos

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

© Cyrillius

Mint

Royal Mint of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium (983-2017)

Mark

Bernard Gillard, Coins Commissioner, Royal Mint of Belgium (2013-2016)

Comments

This coin is part of a joint issue by all euro zone countries, and members of the European Union, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the European flag.
The obverse of the coin was chosen in a competition. It is common to all the coins.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Cette pièce fait partie d'une émission commune de l'ensemble des pays de la zone euro, et, membre de l'Union Européenne, pour célébrer les 30 ans du drapeau européen.
L'avers de la pièce à été choisi par un concours. Il est commun à toutes les pièces.

Present in sets

• Belgique 2015 Brillant Universel (Mons, Capitale européenne de la culture)

See also

• Map
• Flag

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2015			400 000				$ 2.30	$ 3.50	$ 3.90	$ 4.60				97%
2015			5 000									BU		0.4%
2015			7 500							$ 35		Proof		2%

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