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This 2 euro commemorative coin is legal tender throughout the eurozone, issued by the Королівський монетний двір Бельгії for the theme "100 Years of the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB/NMBS)". The issue’s original title in the issuer’s language is "100 jaar NMBS / 100 ans SNCB".
Obverse
The obverse (the national, commemorative side of the coin) depicts the large anniversary figure 100, whose zeros form an infinity symbol — an emblem of continuous movement and connection; above is the railway logo designed in 1935 by illustrator Jean De Roy, flanked by the years "1926" and "2026". Below are the country code "BE" and the marks of the Royal Dutch Mint and the Belgian mint master. The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union flag.
Reverse
The reverse is common to all 2 euro commemorative coins: it shows the denomination "2 EURO" and a map of Europe against lines symbolizing the ties between the continent’s peoples. This side does not change from country to country, so it is the obverse that makes the coin recognizable.
Historical context
The National Railway Company of Belgium (NMBS in Dutch, SNCB in French) was founded in 1926, uniting scattered lines into a single state network. Over a century the railway moved from steam locomotives to modern high-speed service, carrying millions of passengers every day. Belgium was once among the first in continental Europe to open a railway, so this network is part of its industrial history. The coin honors a hundred years of reliable mobility and the railway’s role for the economy and sustainable transport.
A fine pick for a 2-euro themed collection and a warm gift idea.