Luxemburg 2 Euro 2018 150 years Constitution

This is the special 2018 Luxembourg 2 Euro coin "150 Years Constitution". 150 years ago it was still a turbulent time in Europe. The Dutch parliament came... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU LX18-2EURO2
Theme 150 jaar Grondwet
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Luxembourg
Quality UNC
Circulation 300.000
Year 2018
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

This is the special 2018 Luxembourg 2 Euro coin "150 Years Constitution". 150 years ago it was still a turbulent time in Europe. The Dutch parliament came into conflict with King William III and there was a debate about Dutch Limburg and Luxembourg. The Luxembourg constitution was adopted on 17 October 1868 and Limburg became a definite part of the Netherlands. Since that time is still a fact that a Commissioner of the King in Limburg is a Governor. The Grand Duke of Luxembourg had a lot of power in accordance with this constitution. He could appoint and dismiss the parliament and adopt or refuse laws. In 2008 this resulted in a special situation regarding the Euthanasia arrangement in Luxembourg. To commemorate the fact that in 2018 the Luxembourg Constitution is exactly 150 years old Luxembourg has issued a special 2 Euro coin. On the front of the coin, Grand Duke Henri is looking diagonally to the right. Furthermore, the years 1868 and 2018 along with the text "150 Ans Constitution Du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg" (150 years of the Constitution of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg) are shown. Additionally, the cross-section of an opened book is pictured. It is noteworthy that the mint mark has changed with effect from the year 2018; the lion of Luxembourg is shown to the left of the year 2018. On almost the entire Internet one sees a wrong image of the 2 Euro of Luxembourg 2018 "Constitution". The reason for this is that Luxembourg wanted to keep the æLionÆ mint mark as a secret for as long as possible, because of counterfeits! In this Luxembourg succeeded well, as at this moment the correct image is almost only visible on our Website. This coin has been available from stock since December 28th.