Belgium 2 Euro 2017 Ghent Coincard Dutch

On October 9, 1817, the opening ceremony of the University of Ghent was celebrated. This opening was done by Mr. Ocker Repelaer van Driel in the presence... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU BE17-2EUR11
Theme Universiteit Gent
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Belgium
Quality UNC
Circulation 175.000
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

On October 9, 1817, the opening ceremony of the University of Ghent was celebrated. This opening was done by Mr. Ocker Repelaer van Driel in the presence of Crown Prince Willem. In 2017 it was 200 years since the University of Ghent was founded and to commemorate this Belgium has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the face of the coin is the logo of the University of Ghent, a Greek Aula. At the top of this Aula is the triangular Fronton with seven columns below. At the bottom the stereo bar consists of two layers. On the left side of the coin is the year 1817 while on the right of the coin is the year 2017. In a circle we see the Dutch text æ200 Jaar Universiteit GentÆ and the English text æ200 years Ghent UniversityÆ. The official logo of the University also has two languages, Dutch and English. At the bottom of the coin are the letters BE, the abbreviation of Belgium. To the left and right of the country name are the mint marks. This 2017 Belgian 2 Euro æGhent UniversityÆ coin is packed in a beautiful Coincard. The coincard pictured here is the Dutch version. The Dutch version is recognized by the students depicted on the Coincard, and at the same time the special 2017 Belgian 2 Euro Ghent is visible.