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Belgian euro coins
The euro (EUR or €) is the common currency for 12 member states of the European Union (the Eurozone), including Belgium. The euro coins have two different sides; one common, European side showing the value of the coin and one national side featuring a design chosen by the EU member state where the coin was minted. Each member state has one or more designs unique to that country.
For images of the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see Euro coins.
In 2002, two Polish statisticians performed an experiment that indicated that the Belgian €1 coin lands on heads more often than tails.
Belgian euro coins feature only a single design for all eight coins: the portrait or effigy of King Albert II of Belgium and his royal monogram. Also part of the design by Jan Alfons Keustermans are the 12 stars of the EU and the year of imprint.
| € 0.01 | € 0.02 | € 0.05 |
|---|---|---|
 |  |  |
| Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium | Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium | Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium |
| € 0.10 | € 0.20 | € 0.50 |
 |  |  |
| Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium | Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium | Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium |
| € 1.00 | € 2.00 | € 2 Coin Edge |
 |  | The edge lettering features the number "2" six times alternated with ** for a total of 12 stars |
| Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium | Effigy and monogram of King Albert II of Belgium |
External links
- European Central Bank (www.euro.ecb.int)
- Nationale Bank van België / Banque Nationale de Belgique (www.nbb.be)
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