Luxemburg 2,5 Euro 2018 Basin Vianden

This is the third square 2.5 Euro coin from the series of coins with the theme of Important Buildings in Luxembourg. The theme of the 2.5 Euro coin of... Read more
€69.50

Additional Information

SKU LX18-2,5VIA
Theme Vianden
Worth 2,5 euro
Metal Zilver
Country Luxembourg
Quality PROOF
Circulation 2.500
Year 2018
Weight 22,00 gram
Diameter 37,00
Category Other special euro coins

Product Description

This is the third square 2.5 Euro coin from the series of coins with the theme of Important Buildings in Luxembourg. The theme of the 2.5 Euro coin of the year 2018 is the Vianden power plant. Vianden is a Luxembourg town situated on the border with Germany. Almost 100 years ago there were already plans to build a large power plant there. Because of the political situation it was not until the 1950's that these plans were put into operation. A power plant was built which, with its capacity of 1, 100 Megawatts, remains one of the largest in Europe today. A dam was built in the border river the Our and two artificial lakes (Bassins) were formed near Vianden. The ingenious thing is that in the night the water from the dam is pumped to the lake and during the day, when there are peak hours in the electricity supply, the water is used to generate power again. This large power plant therefore provides electricity for Luxembourg and part of Germany. The plant can be visited daily by the public. On the face of the coin the Bassins van Vianden with their beautiful surroundings are depicted. At the top of the coin is the text "Bassin Supérieur Vianden" and at the bottom of the coin the value indication of 2.5 Euro is shown. On the reverse of the coin Grand Duke Henri is portrayed looking to the right. The country name LËTZEBUERG is shown vertically in the Luxembourg language together with the year 2018. The circulation of this coin is only 2,500 pieces and the coin is presented in a luxurious package.