2 Euro – 500th anniversary of the Publication of The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus (2011)

NL-2011-0009

Image source: Emporium Hamburg / EZB

Additional information

Title / Occasion	500th anniversary of the Publication of The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus
Country	Netherlands
Ruler (Dates)	Beatrix (1980-2013)
Denomination	2 Euro
Year of Issue	2011
Material	Base Metal
Fineness	CuNi / CuZnNi
Size (mm)	25.75
Weight	8.50 g
Shape	Round
Edge	Reeded; 2* pattern
Quality	BU / Proof
Mint	Royal Dutch Mint
Mintmark	Staff of Mercury
Mintage	3693000/ 7000
Special Techniques	Bi-metallic
Designer	Luycx, Luc (Rev), Shields, Dylan (Obv)

Head of Gerrit Gerritszoon while writing in front of Beatrix, BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN, 12 stars.

2 EURO , on the right a map of Europe without borders, 12 stars and the initials LL.

Netherlands. 2 Euro (Base Metal) 2011, Royal Dutch Mint. CoCo NL-2011-0009.

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