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Belgium · 2009
200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth
The Belgium 2009 €2 commemorative coin "200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth" has a mintage of 5,000,000 coins.
| Country | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Feature | 200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth |
| Issue date | September 2009 |
| Mintage | 5,000,000 coins Common |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 420 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
The coin features a portrait of Louis Braille with his initials, L and B, in the alphabet that he designed. His name appears above the portrait and, below it, the code of the issuing country, ‘BE’ and the dates ‘1809’ and ‘2009’. To the left and right respectively are the mint mark and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint. The coin’s outer ring shows the 12 stars of the European Union.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2009
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 200. Jahrestag der Geburt von Louis BraiItaliano: bicentenario della nascita di Louis BraiFrançais: bicentenaire de la naissance de Louis BrEspañol: Segundo centenario del nacimiento de LouNederlands: 200ste geboortedag van Louis BrailleSuomi: Louis Braillen syntymän 200. vuosipäiväPortuguês: Bicentenário do nascimento de Louis Brai
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FAQ
Mintage: Belgium 2009?
The Belgium 2009 €2 commemorative coin "200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth" has a mintage of 5,000,000 coins.
Which 2 euro coins are valuable?
Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.