2 Euro 2010, Belgian Presidency of the European Union [Belgium]

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Country: Belgium
Shape: Round
Weight: 8.5 g
Name: Belgian Presidency of the European Union
Metal: Nickel Silver
Bimetal: center - nickel plated with nickel brass, ring - copper-nickel alloy
Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
Plating: Nickel
Denomination: 2 Euro
Currency Unit: Euro
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 289
Diameter: 25.75 mm

Reverse
In the central part, text in English: '2 EURO' - 2 euro against a stylized map of Europe.
Obverse
In the central part, within a rectangle, the abbreviation 'eu', written in cursive script, which stands for European Union. Below it, the year of issue: 2010 and the mintmark of the Brussels Mint - the head of Archangel Michael. To the left, above, and to the right of it, in a semicircle, text in English: 'BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010'. At the bottom - the country name in French, German, and Dutch: 'BELGIQUE', 'BELGIEN', 'BELGIE'. Around the edge of the coin are 12 five-pointed stars, symbolizing the 12 member states of the European Union.