France 2020 : Medical Research

Issuing country: France

Subject of commemoration: Medical Research

Description of the design: The design shows the figuration of the human in union, represented by a face inscribed in a sphere. It faces the infinitely small, represented by fragments of DNA inscribed in a circle. By its oblique axis, this allegory represents the research and its intelligence dominating the infinitely small, studying it and triumphing over the diseases. The indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ is located at the top right while the mintmark and the year of issuance ‘2020’ are located at the bottom left.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 300 000

Date of issue: October 2020

Lithuania 2020 : Aukštaitija (from the series Lithuanian Etnographic Regions)

Issuing country: Lithuania

Subject of commemoration: Aukštaitija (from the series Lithuanian Etnographic Regions)

Description of the design: The design features a coat of arms with an armour-clad knight holding a sword in his right hand. The coat of arms is held by two angels, simbolically exalting and protecting Aukštaitija – one of the most important regions of Lithuania and the cradle of its statehood.

Below is a Latin inscription PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA (CONSIDER YOUR HOMELAND TO BE THE WHOLE WORLD).

The design is surrounded by inscriptions: ‘LIETUVA’ (the name of the issuing country), ‘AUKŠTAITIJA’, the year of issuance ‘2020’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000

Date of issue: Third quarter of 2020

Portugal 2019 : 500 years of the first circumnavigation organised and led by the Portuguese explorer and navigator Fernão De Magalhães

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: 500 years of the first circumnavigation organised and led by the Portuguese explorer and navigator Fernão De Magalhães

Description of the design: The Spanish expedition to the East Indies began in 1519 and ended in 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

The design depicts the effigy of Fernão De Magalhães. At the right side, in semicircle, is the inscription ‘CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO’ (circumnavigation) and underneath the inscription ‘1519 FERNÃO DE MAGALHÃES’. At the left side, in semicircle, is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 750 000

Date of issue: Second half of 2019

Slovakia 2020 : 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Issuing country: Slovakia

Subject of commemoration: 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Description of the design: The upper right half of the national side design depicts a representation of the concept of digital humanism: printed circuits in the shape of a human brain, in the centre of which is a circle representing a microprocessor. The Slovak coat of arms is placed next to the lower right edge. Inscribed inside a square outline that partly overlaps the main image are the words ‘20. VÝROČIE’ and ‘VSTUP SR DO OECD’ (the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s accession to the OECD). Below the square is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ and the year of issuance ‘2020’, one above the other. Between the square and the left edge of the design is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Below the mint mark are the stylised letters ‘PV’ referring to the designer Peter Valach.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 1 000 000

Date of issue: November 2020

Greece 2020 : 100 years since the union of Thrace with Greece

Issuing country: Greece

Subject of commemoration: 100 years since the union of Thrace with Greece

Description of the design: The design replicates an ancient coin of the Thracian city of Abdera, featuring a griffin. Inscribed along the inner edge are the words ‘100 YEARS SINCE THE UNION OF THRACE WITH GREECE’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, as well as the year of issuance ‘2020’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint). Also visible at left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The region of Thrace, located in the northeastern corner of the country, was united with Greece after the end of World War I.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 750 000

Date of issue: May 2020

Finland 2019 : The Constitution Act of Finland

Issuing country: Finland

Subject of commemoration: The Constitution Act of Finland

Description of the design: The design shows three circular fields that are joined together at the centre. The three fields represent the trias politica, separation of powers into three different branches: a legislative, an executive, and a judiciary power. The year of issuance ‘2019’ is placed centre left. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark are placed bottom right.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 500 000

Date of issue: September/October 2019

Estonia 2020 : The centenary of the Tartu Peace Treaty

Issuing country: Estonia

Subject of commemoration: The centenary of the Tartu Peace Treaty

Description of the design: The treaty was signed between Estonia and Soviet Russia on 2 February 1920, and it fixed the Eastern border of Estonia, bringing an end to the War of Independence.

The design depicts a tree with branches disguising the words TARTU RAHU (Tartu Peace Treaty). Ity also bears the country name ‘EESTI’ and the date of issue ‘2 February 2020’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 1 000 000

Date of issue: 2 February 2020

Portugal 2012 : Ten years of the Euro

Issuing countries: Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia and Finland

Subject of commemoration: Ten years of the Euro

Factual description of the design: The Euro-sign in the centre of the coin shows that the Euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the Euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the Euro-symbol on the coin express the importance of the Euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and research and development (wind power stations). The initials AH of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom.

The outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Approximate issuing date: January 2012

Legends: PORTUGAL/2002-2012

Mintmark: The mintmark appears at the right hand side of the design

Estimated volume of issuance: 520 000

Edge lettering: Five coats of arms and seven castles equally spaced

Portugal 2014 : The International Year of Family Farming

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: The International Year of Family Farming

Description of the design: On the central part of the design are represented tools typically used in the traditional agriculture, together with farming products: a chicken in the center, surrounded by pumpkins, a basket of potatoes, and other vegetables and flowers. On the left side, in semi-circle, the subject of the commemoration ‘AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR’ (Family Farming) and on the right side, in semi-circle, the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2014’. At the bottom left the mintmark ‘INCM’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued:

Date of issue: October 2014

Portugal 2015 : 500 years of the first contacts with Timor, nowadays an independent Portuguese speaking country (Timor Lorosae)

Issuing country : Portugal

Subject of commemoration : 500 years of the first contacts with Timor, nowadays an independent Portuguese speaking country (Timor Lorosae)

Description of the design : The design depicts a XVI Century ship, representing the arrival of the Portuguese navigators to the island, and a local house thatched roof top, including the typical wood sculptures, permanent memories of myths and legends. The one depicted on the coin represents the history of the first inhabitants, who arrived by boat from other parts of the Asian continent and the importance of the horse to travel around the steep mountains which cover most of the island. At the top right, the year ‘1515’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. At the bottom left, the inscription ‘TIMOR’ and the year ‘2015’. At the bottom, the signature of the artist Fernando Fonseca.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued :

Date of issue : July 2015

Portugal 2015 : The 150th Anniversary of the Portuguese Red Cross

Issuing country : Portugal

Subject of commemoration : The 150th Anniversary of the Portuguese Red Cross

Description of the design : The design depicts a visual composition based on the well-known cross, symbol of the organisation, replicated several times to represent the expansion of the humanitarian action both in Portugal and abroad. The contour of a hand in the background symbolises the different kinds of help given by the organisation to the people, mostly medical, but also and among others: cooperating, constructing and supporting. At the left side, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA’. At the top, the Coat of Arms and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and at the bottom the years ‘1865’ and ‘2015’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued :

Date of issue : April 2015

Portugal 2014 : The 40th Anniversary of the 25th April Revolution

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: The 40th Anniversary of the 25th April Revolution

Description of the design: The two curves represent the general shape of a carnation, the flower symbolizing the movement, which was also the origin of the revolution’s name. The name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and the Coat of Arms are inscribed on the top of the flower. The center of the image shows the date of the event ‘25 DE ABRIL’ (25th April) and at the bottom is written the number of years past since the revolution ‘40 ANOS’ (40 years) and the year of issuance ‘2014’. The shape of the letters and numbers is inspired on those used in posters and other political information supports 40 years ago, as a symbol of the euphoric period lived right after the event.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued:

Date of issue: April 2014

Portugal 2020 : 730th anniversary of the University of Coimbra

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: 730th anniversary of the University of Coimbra

Description of the design: The design depicts the tower of University of Coimbra and a visual composition of triangles representing the roofs of the university of Coimbra, the highest is of the Joanina Library within the lettering ‘UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA 730 ANOS PORTUGAL 2020’ (English – UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA 730 YEARS PORTUGAL 2020).

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 360 000

Date of issue: November 2020

Belgium 2005 : Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union

Issuing State: Belgium

Subject of commemoration: Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union

Factual description of the design: The effigies of Grand-Duke Henri of Luxembourg and King Albert II of Belgium are depicted in profile in the centre of the design. The profile of King Albert II is slightly superimposed on that of Grand-Duke Henri. Under the effigies appears the year mark ‘2005’. To the lower right there is a combination of the letters ‘LL’, the engraver's initials. The two effigies and the date are surrounded by the twelve stars and by the monograms of Grand-Duke Henri to the left and of King Albert II to the right. The mintmarks each appear between two stars, one on the left and one on the right of the bottom part of the outer circle.

Issue volume: max. 6 million coins

Approximate issue period: March/April 2005

Luxembourg 2009 : The Grand-Duke Henri and the Grand-Duchess Charlotte

Issuing country: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: The Grand-Duke Henri and the Grand-Duchess Charlotte

Description of the design: The coin depicts, on the left-hand side of its inner part, the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri superimposed on the effigy of the Grand-Duchess Charlotte, both looking to the left. The vertically aligned text ‘LËTZEBUERG’ and the year ‘2009’, flanked by the Mintmaster's mark and the mintmark, appear on the right-hand side of the inner part of the coin.

The outer ring of the coin shows the twelve stars of the European flag.

Maximum number of coins to be issued: 1 400 000 coins

Approximate date of issue: January 2009

Edge lettering: 2 ★★, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.

Luxembourg 2012 : The Grand-Duke Henri and the Grand-Duke Guillaume IV from the series ‘grand-ducal dynasty’

Issuing country: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: The Grand-Duke Henri and the Grand-Duke Guillaume IV from the series ‘grand-ducal dynasty’

Description of the design: The coin depicts on the left hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and superimposed on the effigy of the Grand-Duke Guillaume IV, looking to the right. The text ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’ and the year-date ‘2012’, flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the Mintmaster, appear above the effigies on the inner part of the coin. In front of the effigies, the outline of the city of Luxembourg appears as background. The names ‘HENRI’ and ‘GUILLAUME IV’ as well as the text ‘† 1912’ are depicted below their respective effigies.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 1,4 million

Date of issue: January 2012

Luxembourg 2012 : the wedding of the Heir Grand-Duke Guillaume with the Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy

Issuing country: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: the wedding of the Heir Grand-Duke Guillaume with the Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy

Description of the design: The coin depicts, on the left of its inner part, the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, and on the right of its inner part, the effigy of the Heir Grand-Duke Guillaume superimposed on the effigy of the Countess Stéphanie. The texts ‘PRËNZENHOCHZAÏT’ and ‘LËTZEBUERG’ and the year ‘2012’, flanked by the mint mark and the initials of the mint master, appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 1,4 million

Date of issue: December 2012

Luxembourg 2007 : The Grand-Ducal Palace.

Issuing State: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Subject of commemoration: The Grand-Ducal Palace.

Factual description of the design: The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left and superimposed on the picture of the grand-ducal Palace on the left hand side of the inner part. The date 2007 is inscribed on the left side of the inner part, with the engraver's mark above and the mint mark below. The text ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears under the design on the inner part of the coin.

The twelve stars of the European flag surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

Issuing volume: 1,1 million coins

Approximate issuing date: February 2007

Edge lettering: 2 ★★, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted

Luxembourg 2010 : Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke

Issuing country: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts, on the left, a portrait of Grand Duke Henri facing towards the right, and on the right, the Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke, above which the year of minting ‘2010’ is featured between Mint marks, overlapping slightly into the outer ring. Below, the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ overlaps slightly into the outer ring.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 1 million

Date of issue: end-January 2010

Italy 2011 : The 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy

Issuing country: Italy

Subject of commemoration: The 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin shows, at the centre, three Italian flags in the wind, representing the three past 50th anniversaries — 1911, 1961 and 2011 — which illustrate a perfect link between generations: this is the logo of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. At the top, the inscription ‘150o DELL’UNITA’ D’ITALIA’ (150th anniversary of the unification of Italy); at the right, the initials of the issuing country ‘RI’ (Republic of Italy); at the bottom, the dates ‘1861 › 2011 › ›’; under the dates, at the centre, the mintmark ‘R’ and at the right, the initials of the artist Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini and the first three letters of the Italian name of his profession (incisore) ‘ELF INC.’

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Volume of issuance: 10 million coins

Date of issue: March 2011

Italy 2010 : 200th Anniversary of the birth of Camillo Benso, count of Cavour.

Issuing country: Italy

Subject of commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the birth of Camillo Benso, count of Cavour.

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin shows in the centre a detail of the portrait of the Italian statesman. On the left ‘CAVOUR’ and the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’. On the right ‘R’, the dates ‘1810’ and ‘2010’ and the initials of the artist Claudia Momoni ‘C.M.’.

The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

Approximate issuing volume: 4 million coins

Approximate issuing date: March 2010

Belgium 2018 : Centenary of the start of the First World War

Issuing country : Belgium

Subject of commemoration : Centenary of the start of the First World War

Description of the design : The coin’s central field depicts a poppy above the years 2014-18. Below these years appears the inscription ‘The Great War Centenary’, under which are the signature mark of the Master of the Mint and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael. The top of the central field features the trilingual inscription ‘BELGIE — BELGIQUE — BELGIEN’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued : 1,75 million

Date of issue : April 2014

Belgium 2013 : 100th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Meteorologisch Instituut/Institut Royal Météorologique)

Issuing country: Belgium

Subject of commemoration: 100th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Meteorological Institute (Koninklijk Meteorologisch Instituut/Institut Royal Météorologique)

Description of the design: The obverse of the coin displays in its centre the number 100 with the first zero encircling the abbreviations ‘KMI’ and ‘IRM’ and the second zero representing a sun.

Isobars, raindrops and snowflakes are depicted to the left of the sun. The year ‘2013’ is displayed in the upper rays of the sun and the nationality ‘BE’ is indicated in the lower rays. The mark of the mint master and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the Archangel Michael, are displayed under the ‘1’ of the number ‘100’.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 2 million

Date of issue: September 2013

Italy 2013 : 200th Anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe VERDI.

Issuing country: Italian Republic

Subject of commemoration: 200th Anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe VERDI.

Description of the design: The design shows the bust of Giuseppe VERDI in three quarter view facing left; on the left, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’/1813; on the right, R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/2013; in exergue, MCC (monogram of the Author Maria Carmela COLANERI)/G. VERDI.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 10 million

Date of issue: March 2013

Belgium 2008 : 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Issuing country: Belgium

Subject of commemoration: 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts curved lines around a rectangle marked with the figure 60. The year 2008 is inscribed above the rectangle and the words ‘UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS’ underneath it. The name of the country is inscribed in a semi-circle below the design in its three official languages. ‘BELGIE — BELGIQUE — BELGIEN’. The mintmark and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint appear to the left and right of the design respectively.

The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 5 million

Date of issue: April-May 2008

Edge lettering: 2 ★★, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.

Portugal 2007 : Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Issuing State: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Factual description of the design: The inner part of the coin shows a cork oak (Quercus Suber). Under the branches, on the left hand side, the Portuguese coat of arms; on the right hand side, the word ‘POR TU GAL ’written on three lines. The legend ‘2007 PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UE ’is inscribed in a semi-circle along the bottom of the inner part, with the artist signature (I Vilar) on the left and the mintmark (INCM) near the Coat of Arms. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 2 million coins

Approximate issuing date: July 2007

Portugal 2012 : the European Capital of Culture 2012, the city of Guimarães in the North of Portugal

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: the European Capital of Culture 2012, the city of Guimarães in the North of Portugal

Description of the design: The coins depicts three of Guimarães most relevant symbols: King Afonso Henriques and his sword and a part of the city castle. On the left, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and the indication of the issuing country: Portugal. On the bottom right is the Guimarães 2012 event logo and the artist name: José de Guimarães.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued:

Date of issue: June 2012

Portugal 2010 : 100th anniversary of Portugal becoming a republic

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: 100th anniversary of Portugal becoming a republic

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts, in the centre, the Portuguese coat of arms and the ‘República’ effigy, two of the most representative symbols of the Portuguese Republic, surrounded by the legend ‘República Portuguesa — 1910-2010’, the mintmark ‘INCM’ and the name of the author ‘JOSE CÂNDIDO’.

The outer ring of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Volume of issuance:

Date of issue: September 2010

Portugal 2009 : 2nd Lusophone Games

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: 2nd Lusophone Games

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin depicts a gymnast swirling a long ribbon. At the top, the Portuguese coat of arms appears within a semi-circle formed by the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. In a semi-circle at the bottom the legend ‘2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA’ is inscribed between the initials ‘INCM’ on the left and the artist's name ‘J. AURÉLIO’ on the right. The year ‘2009’ appears above the gymnast's head, to the left.

The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag, on a background of concentric circular lines.

Number of coins to be issued:

Date of issue: June 2009

Portugal 2008 : 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Issuing country: Portugal

Subject of commemoration: 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Description of the design: The inner part of the coin shows the Portuguese coat of arms at the top, above the name of the issuing country (‘PORTUGAL’), the year mark ‘2008’ and a geometric design in the bottom half of the centre. The legend ‘60 ANOS DA DECLARAÇÃO UNIVERSAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS’ runs along the edge of the bottom two thirds of the inner ring and is followed by the inscription ‘Esc. J. Duarte INCM’ in very small characters.

The outer ring of the coin shows the twelve stars of the European flag.

Maximum number of coins to be issued: 1 035 000 coins

Approximate date of issue: September 2008

Edge lettering: Five coats of arms and seven castles equally spaced.

Luxembourg 2014 : the 175th anniversary of the independence of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg

Issuing country: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: the 175th anniversary of the independence of the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg

Description of the design: The coin depicts on the right hand side of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and on the left hand side of its inner part, vertically positioned, the years ‘1839’ and ‘2014’ and the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’. The inscriptions ‘ONOFHÄNGEGKEET’ and ‘175 Joër’ appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Number of coins to be issued: 1,4 million

Date of issue: January 2014

Luxembourg 2004 : effigy and monogram of Grand-Duke Henri

Member State: Luxembourg

Commemorative feature: effigy and monogram of Grand-Duke Henri

Factual description of the design: the coin depicts on the left hand of the inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and on the right hand the monogram of the Grand-Duke Henri (special letter ‘H’ topped with a crown). The 12 stars appear in semi-circular form at the right of the monogram. The year 2004, surrounded by the mint mark as well as the engraver's initials, and the word LËTZEBUERG are written in circular form at the top of the ring. The words ‘HENRI — Grand-Duc de Luxembourg’ appear at the bottom of the ring.

Issuing volume: maximum 2,49 million coins

Approximate issuing date:

Luxembourg 2006 : 25th birthday of the heir to the throne, The Grand-Duke Guillaume

Issuing State: Luxembourg

Subject of commemoration: 25th birthday of the heir to the throne, The Grand-Duke Guillaume

Factual description of the design: The coin depicts on the left-hand side of the inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, The Grand-Duke Henri looking to the right, superimposed on the effigy of the hereditary Grand-Duke Guillaume, on the right-hand side of the inner part. The date 2006 appears below both effigies, flanked by the letter ‘S’ and the logo of the Mint. The word ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears above the effigies along the upper edge of the inner part of the coin. The 12 stars surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

Issue volume: 1.1 million coins

Approximate issue period: January 2006

Edge lettering: 2 **, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted

Luxembourg 2005 : 50th anniversary of the G-D Henri, 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne and 100 years of the death of the G-D Adolphe

Issuing State: Luxembourg

Commemorative feature: 50th anniversary of the G-D Henri, 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne and 100 years of the death of the G-D Adolphe

Factual description of the design: The coin depicts on the left-hand side of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the right, and superimposed on the effigy of the former Grand Duke Adolphe on the right-hand side of the inner part. Above the effigies appears, in semi-circular form, the legend ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’. The text ‘HENRI * 1955 ADOLPHE + 1905’ is inscribed below their respective effigies. On the outer ring of the coin, the 12 stars surrounding the design are placed between the letters of the text ‘LËTZEBUERG’. The date 2005 is inscribed below, flanked by the logo of the Mint and the letter ‘S’.

Issuing volume: max. 2.8 million

Approximate issuing period: January 2005