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A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued in 2008 in a circulation of 1,300,000 copies. Dedicated to the Château de Berg, the summer residence of the dukes. It was minted at the Paris Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The left foreground of the coin depicts Grand Duke Henri in profile, looking to the right. The right background depicts the facade of the Château de Colmar-Berg with its characteristic neo-Gothic towers and steep roofs. At the top, along the arc, is the inscription "LËTZEBUERG", at the bottom, the year "2008" and the mark of the Paris Mint (cornucopia). On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed 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 (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The rim is finely fluted and the inscription "2 ★", repeated six times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
Berg Castle (Château de Colmar-Berg) is the private summer residence of the Grand Dukes of Luxembourg, located in the commune of Colmar-Berg on the banks of the Alsace River in central Luxembourg. The first castle on this site appeared in the 11th century, but the modern building is significantly different from the original. The current building in the neo-Gothic style was built in 1906-1911 according to the design of the Luxembourg architect Maximilian Austenreit on behalf of Grand Duke William IV. The castle was purchased in 1845 by King-Duke William II of the Netherlands as private family property. The complex includes a castle, a park with a chapel, and beautiful gardens. The ducal family uses the castle as a private residence - some members of the family were born here. By tradition, the castle is not open to public visits. It is one of the two main residences of the ducal family, along with the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City.