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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 universal suffrage in Luxembourg. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The coin has a double composition: on the left — the profile of Grand Duke Henri, on the right — a stylized image of voters (male and female figures) and a ballot box as a symbol of the democratic process. Inscriptions: "LËTZEBUERG", "100 JOER ALLGEMENGT WALRECHT" (100 years of universal suffrage) and the dates "1919-2019". Mint and mintmaster marks. On the outer ring are 12 five-pointed EU stars.
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 - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The band - with thin ribbing and the inscription "2 ★", repeated six times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
Universal suffrage - the right of citizens to vote in elections without restrictions on gender, class or property status - became one of the most important democratic achievements of the 20th century. Universal suffrage was introduced in Luxembourg on 8 May 1919 by a law that overcame previous restrictions (previously only men who paid a certain amount of taxes could vote). The law granted the right to vote to all men and women over the age of 21, making Luxembourg one of the first countries in Europe to grant women the right to vote. The first elections under the new law were held on 26 October 1919, and a referendum was held on the continued existence of the monarchy (77.8% voted for Charlotte). It is important that Grand Duchess Charlotte personally contributed to this reform, supporting the decision to adopt universal suffrage. Since then, women have become active participants in Luxembourg's political life. The 100th anniversary in 2019 was an important occasion to celebrate the country's democratic traditions.