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2 euro commemorative coin of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued in 2016 in a circulation of 500,000 copies. Dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
On the left side of the coin is the profile of Grand Duke Henri, facing right. On the right is the silhouette of the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge in Luxembourg City, with its characteristic arch shape over the Alzette River valley. Above the bridge is the inscription "Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte". Below is "LËTZEBUERG", the dates "1966-2016" and the mint marks. On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed stars of the EU.
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
The Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge (Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte), also known as the "Red Bridge" (Rout Bréck) because of its characteristic color, is a road and pedestrian bridge in Luxembourg City, connecting the historic center ("Upper Town", Buci plateau) with the Kirchberg district (European quarter). The bridge crosses the Alzette River valley at an altitude of about 74 meters. Length - 355 m, main span - 234 m. Designed by French architect Egon Jux and engineer Louis Kruk. Officially opened on October 24, 1966, since its opening it has become a symbol of modern Luxembourg and one of the most recognizable architectural objects in the country. Named after Grand Duchess Charlotte (1896-1985), mother of Grand Duke Jean, the bridge became a symbol of Luxembourg's economic boom in the second half of the 20th century. In 2017, its renovation was completed with the addition of a tram line.