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Commemorative coin of the Kingdom of Belgium, issued in 2021. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU). Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Issued as a collector's coin.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the combined portraits of the rulers of both countries: King Philippe of Belgium and Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, facing each other. Above them is the inscription "100 jaar BLEU / 100 ans UEBL" (100 years of BLEU - Belgisch-Luxemburgse Economische Unie / Union Économique Belgique-Luxembourg). Below are the dates "1921–2021". Also the code "BE", the mintmarks and the mint director's marks. On the outer ring - 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 - the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - the map. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the EU. On the band - a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times.
Historical context
The Belgian-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU - Union Économique Belgique-Luxembourg / Belgisch-Luxemburgse Economische Unie) is an economic union signed on 25 July 1921 between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, one of the oldest economic treaties in Europe. The treaty was initially concluded for 50 years and created a customs union and a currency parity between the Belgian franc and the Luxembourg franc. The BLEU became the basis for further integration: in 1944 the Netherlands joined it, creating the Benelux, and later all three countries became founders of the European Communities. A joint coin of Belgium and Luxembourg commemorated this historic event.