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2 euro commemorative coin of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued in 2020 in a circulation of 250,000 copies. Dedicated to the birth of Prince Charles. Design by Yvette Gastauer-Claire. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Issued in two versions: classic and with a hologram.
Overse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized image of Prince Charles along with portraits of his parents - Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie. Below the portraits is the inscription "S.A.R. de Prínç Charles" (His Royal Highness Prince Charles) with the date of birth "10.5.2020". On the left, vertically, is the name of the country "LËTZEBUERG". The monogram (the letter "H" with a crown) is the symbol of Grand Duke Henri. On the outer ring, there are 12 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, there is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right, there is a map with six thin horizontal lines in the background. On the outer ring, there are 12 stars of the European Union. The band is finely fluted and the inscription "2 ★", repeated six times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
Prince Charles Jean Philippe Joseph Marie Guillaume of Nassau-Weilburg (born 10 May 2020) is the eldest son of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie de Lonois. He was born at the Maternité Grande-Duchesse Charlotte in Luxembourg. At the time of his birth, he was second in line to the throne after his father, and from 3 October 2025, after the abdication of Grand Duke Henri and the accession of Guillaume V, he became Hereditary Grand Duke - first in line to the throne. Baptized in the chapel of Berg Castle on 19 September 2020, his godfather was his uncle Prince Felix. The name "Charles" refers to a strong tradition in the Luxembourg royal family (predecessor - Prince Charles 1927-1977, son of Charlotte). The birth of the prince is a major event for the country, ensuring the continuity of the Nassau-Weilburg dynasty.