Luxembourg 2012 Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duke Guillaume IV – “grand-ducal dynasty” series

Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duke Guillaume IV – “grand-ducal dynasty” series

Henri (born 16 April 1955) is the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. He has reigned since 7 October 2000. Henri, the eldest son of Grand Duke Jean and Princess Joséphine-Charlotte of Belgium, is a first cousin of King Philippe of Belgium.

Guillaume IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Duke of Nassau, acceded to the Throne of the Grand Duchy after the death of his father, Grand Duke Adolphe, on 17 November 1905. His reign lasted barely 7 years, as he died on 25 February 1912.

The coin depicts, to the left of its inner part, the head of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri in front of that of his great-grandfather, the Grand Duke Guillaume IV, both looking to the right, with their names “HENRI” and “GUILLAUME IV † 1912” below. Above are the year “2012”, flanked to the left and right by the mintmark (Mercury’s wand) and the mintmaster mark (a sailing boat), and the words “GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG”. The city of Luxembourg appears in the background. The 12 stars of the European Union are depicted on the coin’s outer ring.

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 1'400'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Luxembourg
Year of release - 2012