Luxembourg 2007 Grand Ducal Palace
Grand Ducal Palace
The Grand Ducal Palace is
a palace in Luxembourg City, in southern Luxembourg. It is the official
residence of
the grand
duke of Luxembourg, and where he performs most of his duties as head of state of the Grand
Duchy. As the official residence of the grand duke, the palace is used by
him in the exercise of his official functions. He and the grand duchess,
together with their staff, have their offices at the palace, and the state
rooms on the first floor are used for a variety of meetings and audiences.
The coin features an effigy
of Grand-Duke Henri superimposed on an image of the Grand Ducal Palace. The
year of issue, 2007, appears to the left, with the engraver's mark above and
the mint mark below. The word ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears at the base of the design.
The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring of the coin.
Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad
nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'100'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Luxembourg
Year of release - 2007
