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2 euro commemorative coin of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued in 2019 in a circulation of 500,000 copies. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand Duchess Charlotte. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
On the left of the coin is a profile of Grand Duke Henri, on the right is a portrait of Grand Duchess Charlotte in her youth. Inscriptions: "LËTZEBUERG", "100e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'ACCESSION AU TRÔNE DE LA GRANDE-DUCHESSE CHARLOTTE" and the dates "1919-2019". Mint and mintmaster marks. 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 band is finely fluted and the inscription "2 ★", repeated six times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
Grand Duchess Charlotte (Charlotte Adelgonde Élise Marie Wilhelmine, 23 January 1896 – 9 July 1985) was the Grand Duchess of Luxembourg from 14 January 1919 to 12 November 1964. Her reign lasted 45 years and was one of the most influential figures in the history of modern Luxembourg. Daughter of Grand Duke Wilhelm IV. Older sister of Marie-Adeline, who was forced to abdicate on 14 January 1919 due to disputes with socialists and neutrality during World War I. Charlotte married Prince Félix of Bourbon-Parma in 1919. During World War II, after the Nazi occupation on 10 May 1940, the Grand Duchess fled with her family to London, where she led the government in exile, becoming a symbol of resistance for the people. Charlotte's appeals to the people of Luxembourg on BBC radio supported morale. After the liberation in 1944, she returned to Luxembourg and became a symbol of national revival. She abdicated on 12 November 1964 in favour of her son Jean.