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Commemorative coin of the Kingdom of Belgium, 2 euros, issued in September 2017 in a circulation of 200,000 copies. Dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ghent University. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the logo of Ghent University. Below the logo are the dates "1817–2017", emphasizing the 200th anniversary. Around it is an inscription in two languages: "200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT" in Dutch and "200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY" in English. Also - the country code "BE". On the right is the sign of the Brussels Mint (the head of the Archangel Michael in a helmet), on the left - the sign of the director of the mint (the coat of arms of the municipality of Herzele). On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. A map of Europe without internal borders, on the left is the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is the map. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU. On the band is a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times.
Historical context
Ghent University (Universiteit Gent, UGent) is a public research university in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium. Founded on 9 October 1817 by King William I of the Netherlands. Initially, teaching was conducted in Latin, then in French, and from 1930 exclusively in Dutch, which made UGent the first university with Dutch-language teaching in Belgium. Today, the university is one of the leading research centers in Flanders. UGent has over 49,000 students and 8,000 staff. Notable alumni include 1977 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry Illya Prigozhin and physicist-mathematician Joseph Plateau, one of the creators of the precursors of cinema.