Accession to the Throne and 45th Birthday of Grand Duke Guillaume
At a glance
| Country | Luxembourg |
|---|---|
| Year | 2026 |
| Issue date | 10 July 2026 |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Mintage | 131.000 (10.000 / 1.000) |
| Catalogue number | LU-26 G1 |
| Designer | Chiara Principe |
| Rarity | €€€€€ what does this mean? |
| Edge lettering |  |
| Market value (approx.) | 9 € · guide price, uncirculated Unlock · for members |
Coin description
At the center is the portrait of the new Grand Duke Guillaume, facing left. Along the upper rim, the occasion of issue "GROUSSHERZOG GUILLAUME VU LËTZEBUERG" is inscribed, with the year of issue "2026" shown to the right. Along the lower rim appear the date of birth "11 November 1981" and the date of accession to the throne "3 October 2025". The mint mark of the French mint, together with the initials of chief engraver Joaquin Jimenez and coin designer Chiara Principe, are placed below and to the right of the portrait.
Note on the coin
This coin is also issued in a limited mintage of just 2,500 pieces as a photorealistic strike. This variant is only available as part of the official coin set.
Further information
On 3 October 2025, after some 25 years on the throne, Grand Duke Henri abdicated in favour of his eldest son: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume, born on 11 November 1981, became the new Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The 2026 coin combines this accession to the throne with his 45th birthday.
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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