Luxemburg 2 Euro 2017 50 Years Voluntary Army
Additional Information
SKU | LX17-2EURO2 |
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Theme | 50 Jaar Vrijwillig Leger |
Worth | 2 euro |
Metal | Koper-nikkel-messing |
Country | Luxembourg |
Quality | UNC |
Circulation | 300.000 |
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 29 June 29, 1967 the army structure was transformed into a voluntary army. The Luxembourg volunteer army consists of more than 1,000 soldiers. There are no Air Force or Navy. In the year 2017, it is 50 years since the voluntary Luxembourg army was set up. To commemorate this, Luxembourg has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the coin, in the language of Luxembourg is the text 50 Joar Freiwellegen Armei with the logo of the Luxembourg army in the letter of the word Joar. In addition, an image of Grand Duke Henri looking to the right is depicted. At the top of the coin is the year 2017 along with the Dutch mint marks.At the bottom of the coin is the country name Letzebuerg (Luxembourg). The issue of this coin is much lower than the previous issues of Luxembourg coins being only 300,000 copies.