Netherland 2012 Euro coin BU set
The Netherlands chose two designs by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, showing
Queen Beatrix, for the first series. There are two series of coins in
circulation. Both are valid.
The second series, introduced in 2014,
shows King Willem-Alexander and bears the inscription "Willem-Alexander
Koning der Nederlanden" (King of the Netherlands).
€1 and €2 coins:
First series: Queen Beatrix is shown with the inscription "Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden" (Queen of the Netherlands).
Second
series: King Willem-Alexander is shown with the inscription
"Willem-Alexander Koning der Nederlanden" (King of the Netherlands). The
mint marks appear on either side of the year of issuance.
Edge-lettering of the €2 coin, both series: GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS * (God
be with us).
1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50-cent coins:
First series: Queen Beatrix is shown encircled by the inscription "Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden" (Queen of the Netherlands).
Second
series: Superimposed on an effigy of the King Willem-Alexander are the
words "Willem-Alexander Koning der Nederlanden; (King of the
Netherlands). The mint marks appear on either side of the name.
Weight - 42,92 g.
Quality - BU (Brilliant Uncirculated)
Nominal - 5,88 euro
Composition Bimetallic - various
Circulation - 25'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Netherlands
Year - 2012