Luxembourg 2017: 200th anniversary of the birth of Grand Duke William III

[eurocoin]

In 2017, Luxembourg is going to issue a 2 euro commemorative coin for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Grand Duke William III. The coin will depict a large portrait of Grand Duke William III facing 3/4 left and a small portrait of Grand Duke Henri facing 3/4 left.



William III was not only Grand Duke of Luxembourg but also King of the Netherlands so it is possible that the Netherlands will also issue a coin for this occasion.

[eurocoin]

Larger image of the design now added to the first post.

[chrisild]

Thanks! In this case the added portrait of the current grand duke makes some sense at least.

Christian

[Bimat]

Only 300,000 coins will be minted, just like the first €2 commemorative of 2017. Just received an 'offer' to buy it 'only' for €5.50...

Aditya

[Figleaf]

This must be the first commemorative ever for Willem III, who doubled as king of the Netherlands. He was a highly unpleasant person whose foreign policy initiatives (one of them was trying to sell Luxembourg to the German empire) were dangerous and de-stabilising. He was a living advertisement for a return to a Dutch republic.

Peter

[chrisild]

Now you can buy rolls of the commemorative €2 coins (minted in Utrecht) which are a little less expensive per piece: One roll of 25 coins costs 58 euro. The central bank (43 avenue Monterey) will start selling them at 10.30 h on Thursday, but you can also order them online. Image: BCL.

Christian