Let’s return to a type of coin that is also common to other European countries. Netherlands 2 Euro Coins 2012 – Nederland 2002-2012 Netherlands 2 Euro Coins 2012 – Nederland 2002-2012 The value of the 2-euro commemorative coin of the Netherlands minted in 2011 in honour of Erasmus of Rotterdam and the 500th anniversary of the publication of In Praise of Folly is €5.The coin is included in the divisional FS, in a Coincard FDC, in a Cofanetto FS and in the annual set BENELUX.Īuthor Dylan Shields Value of Netherlands 2 Euro Coins 2011 (Dutch) Beatrix Koningin On the obverse side, however, the coin has the same face as the other 2-euro coins, the Common Face. Directly above the hand of Erasmus, the one intent on writing, we can see the symbol of the Utrecht Mint and that of the Mint Master next to each other with the minting year ‘2011’ immediately below.Īll around, distributed on the outer crown, are the classic 12 five-pointed stars, representing the European states. To the left of the author is the effigy of Queen Beatrix.īetween the faces of the two persons are engraved the words ‘Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden’ or ‘Beatrix Queen of the Netherlands’.
On the obverse side of the 2 euro Netherlands 2011 we can see Erasmus himself, facing left, writing his book. The coin naturally commemorates not only the author but also his most famous work, The Praise of Folly, on the 500th anniversary of its publication. Further down is the inscription ‘KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN’. In the background is a marvellous representation of the pavement of the Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo, where the Treaties were signed.Īt the bottom of the coin, the year ‘2007’ is inscribed between the symbol of the Utrecht Mint and the symbol of the Mint Master. On the obverse side of the 2-euro Holland 2007, we can see the open treaties signed by the six founding Member States, with the word “EUROPE” written in large letters. The coin features the same design and will be translated into as many languages as there are European countries in which it circulates. It is the coin minted in 2007 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. The very first coin we are going to analyse is not only important for the Netherlands but for the whole of Europe. Netherlands 2 Euro Coins 2007 – VERDRAGVAN ROME – 50° Treaties of Rome Netherlands 2 Euro Coins 2007 – VERDRAGVAN ROME – 50° Treaties of Rome
Since there are several to be discussed, let’s not waste any more time and throw ourselves headlong into this analysis. What we are going to analyse in the course of this article are the 2 Euro Commemorative coins of Holland. Analysing the 2 Euro Commemorative coins of a particular country means finding out, first of all, the reasons why a particular coin was minted.Įach Commemorative features designs, inscriptions and dates that make it possible to understand the event, character or situation to which it was dedicated. If you want to see the 2 Euro or other Dutch divisional coins you can see this page: Euro Netherlands Coins.Ĭommemorative coins are a very interesting branch of Numismatics. Then we will also clearly see the rarity and value of the 2 Euro Netherlands. We will talk about the specific coins describing them in detail in order to facilitate recognition. On this page we will tell you all about the 2 Euro Commemorative Netherlands coins minted from 2007 to the present. Coins Online Auction: How does it work?.
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