2000 Netherland 50 Euro Cents

Features

Issuer	Netherlands
Queen	Beatrix (1980-2013)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1999-2006
Value	50 Euro Cents 0.50 EUR = INR 45
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Nordic gold (89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight	7.8 g
Diameter	24.25 mm
Thickness	2.38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 150
References	KM# 239, Schön# 122

Obverse

An uncluttered portrait of Queen Beatrix is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe and the legend "BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN
2002

Translation:
Beatrix, Queen of the Netherlands
2002

Engraver: Bruno Ninaber van Eyben

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
EURO
CENT LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Indented