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 European flag, the year of imprint and the name of the country in the Luxembourgish language: Lëtzebuerg.
The Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg appears on the coins facing to the left. He was not featured on the Luxembourg 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.
Luxembourg euro design
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins.
Circulating mintage quantities
Mints
2002-2004: Royal Dutch Mint (Netherlands)
2005-2006: Mint of Finland
2007-2008: Paris Mint (France)
2009-2018: Royal Dutch Mint (Netherlands)
€2 commemorative coins
Luxembourgish Grand-Ducal Dynasty series
References
External links
- European Central Bank – Luxembourg
