Luxemburg 2 Euro 2017 50 Years Voluntairy Army Silvered
Additional Information
SKU | LX17-2EURO6 |
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Theme | 50 Jaar Vrijwillig Leger |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | Luxembourg |
Quality | UNC |
Year | 2017 |
Weight | 8,5 gram |
Diameter | 25,75 |
Category | Special 2 euro coins |
Product Description
The present Luxembourg has existed since the year 1815. In 1817 the first army of Luxembourg was established. On June 29, 1967, the army structure was transformed into a voluntary army. The Luxembourg volunteer army consists of more than 1,000 soldiers. There is no Air Force or Navy. 2017 sees the 50th anniversary of the founding of this voluntary army. To commemorate this Luxembourg has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the coin, in the Luxembourg language you is the text 50 Joar Freiwellegen Armei with the logo of the Luxembourg army contained in the letter O of the word Joar. In addition an image of Grand Duke Henri (Hendrik) is depicted looking to the right. At the top of the coin is the year 2017 with the Dutch mint signs. At the bottom of the coin you can see the country name Letzebuerg (Luxembourg).The coin is heavily plated. The total issue of this coin is much lower than the Luxembourg coins of previous years.