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2 euro commemorative coin of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, issued in 2024 in a circulation of 250,000 copies. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Luxembourg franc. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The coin depicts a portrait of Grand Duke Henri next to a symbolic image of the Luxembourg franc - for example, a historical coin or banknote. Inscriptions: "100 JOER FEIERSTEPPLER" or a corresponding reference to the franc, "LËTZEBUERG", dates "1924-2024". 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 with thin ribbing and the inscription "2 ★", repeated six times alternately upright and inverted.
Historical context
The Luxembourg franc (LUF) is the national currency of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg from 1854 to 2002, when it was replaced by the euro. The Luxembourgish franc was initially pegged to the Belgian franc through the Belgo-Luxembourg Economic Union, created on 25 July 1921. However, Luxembourg made a real statement of its monetary identity in 1924, when it began issuing its own coins and banknotes, distinct from those of Belgium. This year is considered a key year in the history of Luxembourg's monetary policy. Throughout the 20th century, the Luxembourgish franc was fully interchangeable with the Belgian franc, but had separate coins and banknotes with Luxembourgish symbols (images of the Grand Dukes). On 1 January 2002, Luxembourg switched to the euro at a rate of 1 euro = 40.3399 LUF. Until 28 February 2002, the franc was still in circulation alongside the euro. The 100th anniversary in 2024 is marked by a commemorative coin.