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Commemorative coin 2 euros of the Kingdom of Belgium, issued in 2021. Dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the Carolus florin coin. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Issued as a collector's coin.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a historical coin - the Carolus florin (Carolus V) of 1521 with a portrait of Emperor Charles V. The ancient coin with its stylized elements, inscriptions and symbols of power is reproduced in detail. The coin bears inscriptions indicating the event: "CAROLUS V", the year of issue "2021", as well as the country code "BE". The mint marks and the mint director's marks are present. 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
Charles V Habsburg (1500–1558) was one of the most powerful monarchs in European history: Holy Roman Emperor (1519–1556), King of Spain as Charles I (1516–1556), ruler of the Habsburg Netherlands (which included modern Belgium) and vast territories in Europe and America. In 1521, he ordered the issuance of a new series of coins to standardize monetary circulation in the Habsburg Netherlands, known as the "Carolus gulden". These gold and silver coins became the standard for European trade and were used for several decades. Charles V was born in Ghent (modern Belgium), making these coins part of Belgian heritage.