Luxembourgish euro coins
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Luxembourgish euro coins feature three different designs, though they all contain the portrait or effigy
of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
. The designs, by Yvette Gastauer-Claire, also contain the 12 stars of the EU
flag, the year of imprint and the name of the country in the Luxembourgish language
: Lëtzebuerg. Luxembourg
does not mint its own coins. The Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (Royal Dutch Mint
), in Utrecht
, the Netherlands
, produced Luxembourgish coins dated 2002–2004 and again from 2009 onward. Rahapaja Oy (Mint of Finland), in Helsinki
, Finland
, produced the coins dated 2005–2006. Monnaie de Paris
(Mint of Paris), in Pessac
, France
, produced coins dated 2007-2008.
The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg appears on the coins facing to the left. He was not featured on the Luxembourgish franc
as he only became Grand Duke in 2000 following the abdication of his father, Jean. Jean's portrait on the francs showed him facing to the right and it is common in a number of countries for successive monarchs to alternate the direction they faced on coins. Other euro coins issued by member states which are monarchies show their monarchs facing to the left, in common with the effigy on their legacy currencies.
.
Since Luxembourgish low denominations euro coins place the indication of the member's name instead of the 12 stars of the union, a new design on the Luxembourgish euro coins is expected in the near future to comply with these new guidelines, although nothing officially has been announced yet.
Effigy
An effigy is a representation of a person, especially in the form of sculpture or some other three-dimensional form.The term is usually associated with full-length figures of a deceased person depicted in stone or wood on church monuments. These most often lie supine with hands together in prayer,...
of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg OIH is the head of state of Luxembourg. He is the eldest son of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium. His maternal grandparents were King Leopold III of Belgium and Astrid of Sweden...
. The designs, by Yvette Gastauer-Claire, also contain the 12 stars of the EU
European symbols
A number of symbols of Europe have emerged throughout history. Depending on the symbol, they can apply to Europe as a whole, European unity or merely to the European Union...
flag, the year of imprint and the name of the country in the Luxembourgish language
Luxembourgish language
Luxembourgish is a High German language spoken mainly in Luxembourg. About 320,000 people worldwide speak Luxembourgish.-Language family:...
: Lëtzebuerg. Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg , officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg , is a landlocked country in western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. It has two principal regions: the Oesling in the North as part of the Ardennes massif, and the Gutland in the south...
does not mint its own coins. The Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (Royal Dutch Mint
Royal Dutch Mint
The Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt , seated in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is a company owned entirely by the Dutch State, and since 1807 the only Dutch entity allowed to strike and give out coins.-History:...
), in Utrecht
Utrecht (city)
Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
, the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, produced Luxembourgish coins dated 2002–2004 and again from 2009 onward. Rahapaja Oy (Mint of Finland), in Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital and largest city in Finland. It is in the region of Uusimaa, located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, an arm of the Baltic Sea. The population of the city of Helsinki is , making it by far the most populous municipality in Finland. Helsinki is...
, Finland
Finland
Finland , officially the Republic of Finland, is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of Northern Europe. It is bordered by Sweden in the west, Norway in the north and Russia in the east, while Estonia lies to its south across the Gulf of Finland.Around 5.4 million people reside...
, produced the coins dated 2005–2006. Monnaie de Paris
Monnaie de Paris
The Monnaie de Paris or, more administratively speaking, the "Direction of Coins and Medals", is an administration of the French government charged with issuing coins as well as producing medals and other similar items. Many ancient coins are housed there...
(Mint of Paris), in Pessac
Pessac
Pessac is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in southwestern France.It is the second-largest suburb of the city of Bordeaux and is adjacent to it on the southwest. It is a member of the metropolitan Urban Community of Bordeaux...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, produced coins dated 2007-2008.
The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg appears on the coins facing to the left. He was not featured on the Luxembourgish franc
Luxembourgish franc
The Luxembourgish franc was the currency of Luxembourg between 1854 and 1999 . The franc remained in circulation until 2002, when it was replaced by the euro...
as he only became Grand Duke in 2000 following the abdication of his father, Jean. Jean's portrait on the francs showed him facing to the right and it is common in a number of countries for successive monarchs to alternate the direction they faced on coins. Other euro coins issued by member states which are monarchies show their monarchs facing to the left, in common with the effigy on their legacy currencies.
Luxembourgish euro design
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coinsEuro coins
There are eight euro coin denominations, ranging from one cent to two euros . The coins first came into use in 2002. They have a common reverse, portraying a map of Europe, but each country in the eurozone has its own design on the obverse, which means that each coin has a variety of different...
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Circulating Mintage quantities
| Face Value | €0.01 | €0.02 | €0.05 | €0.10 | €0.20 | €0.50 | €1.00 | €2.00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 34,512,500 | 35,912,500 | 28,912,500 | 25,112,500 | 25,712,500 | 21,912,500 | 21,313,525 | 18,512,500 |
| 2003 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 4,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 2,500,000 | 1,500,000 | 3,500,000 |
| 2004 | 21,001,000 | 20,001,000 | 16,001,000 | 12,001,000 | 14,001,000 | 10,001,000 | 9,001,000 | 7,553,200 |
| 2005 | 7,000,000 | 13,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 3,500,000 |
| 2006 | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 7,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
| 2007 | 6,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 480,000 | 4,000,000 |
| 2008 | 10,000,000 | 12,000,000 | 9,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 480,000 | 6,000,000 |
| 2009 | 4,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 240,000 | 240,000 |
| 2010 | 6,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 4,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 3,500,000 |
| 2011 | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** | ** |
Future changes to national sides
The Commission of the European Communities issued a recommendation on 19 December 2008, a common guideline for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation. One section of this recommendation stipulates that:- Article 4. Design of the national sides:
- "The national side of the euro coins intended for circulation should bear the 12 European stars that should fully surround the national design, including the year mark and the indication of the issuing Member State's name. The European stars should be depicted as on the European flag."
Since Luxembourgish low denominations euro coins place the indication of the member's name instead of the 12 stars of the union, a new design on the Luxembourgish euro coins is expected in the near future to comply with these new guidelines, although nothing officially has been announced yet.