Belgium 2 Euro 2017 Ghent Proof

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. The quality of this coin is Proof. A proof coin is not comparable to a coin in the quality UNC. It is struck with a special stamp. After that the coin is placed with the utmost care in the luxury package. A certificate will also be included with this special coin. The issue of this coin is only 5,000 copies.