King Albert II (2009 - 2013)
At a glance
| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Coin type | Circulation coin |
| Mintage | varies by year & mint – see table below ↓ |
| Catalogue number | BE-09 K1 |
| Designer | Jan Alfons Keustermans |
| Rarity | €€€€€ what does this mean? |
| Edge lettering |  |
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Coin description
The circulation coin shows the profile portrait of King Albert II of Belgium, which had already appeared on the circulation coin between 1999 and 2007, along with the royal monogram, a crowned "A II". The country code "BE" indicates the issuing state of the coin.
More about the motif
King Albert II reigned over Belgium from 1993 until his abdication in 2013 in favour of his son Philippe. His reign was marked by recurring tensions between Flanders and Wallonia and by protracted government formations, during which the king served as a unifying, non-partisan figure. The crowned monogram "A II" featured on Belgian coinage throughout his reign.
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Mintages by year & mint
| Year | Mintage |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.041.000 (39.500 / 1.500) |
| 2010 | 15.043.850 (42.000 / 1.850) |
| 2011 | 32.043.850 (42.000 / 1.850) |
| 2012 | 23.850 (22.000 / 1.850) |
| 2013 | 25.500 (24.500 / 1.000) |
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Technical data
| Face value | 2 euro |
|---|---|
| Material | Bimetallic – outer ring: cupronickel; centre: three layers (nickel-brass / nickel / nickel-brass) |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
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