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A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Netherlands, issued in 2015 in a circulation of only 100,000 copies - a rare issue. A joint issue of 19 eurozone countries in honor of the 30th anniversary of the EU flag. It was minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts the flag of the European Union as a symbol that unites peoples and cultures. Twelve stars smoothly transform into stylized human figures embracing each other. At the bottom is the name of the country "NEDERLAND". On the right is a portrait of King Willem-Alexander (in the form of a hidden relief). At the top are the years "1985-2015". 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 "GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS ★" (God is with us).
Historical context
The flag of Europe is the official flag of the European Union, consisting of 12 golden five-pointed stars on a blue background, arranged in a circle. Designed and adopted by the Council of Europe on 8 December 1955 as a symbol of all of Europe. In 1985, it was adopted as its official symbol by the European Communities, the predecessor of the EU. The decision was made by the European Council at the Milan Summit on 28–29 June 1985 and entered into force on 21 April 1986. The twelve stars are not related to the number of member states, but symbolise perfection, completeness and unity. The colour blue was chosen as a symbol of the sky, gold as a symbol of wealth. The design was designed by Arsène Heitz, a postal worker from Strasbourg, and approved by the heraldic consultant of the Council of Europe, Paul M. Levy, in 1955. The Netherlands is one of the six founding countries of the EU that signed the Treaty of Rome in 1957.