50 Eurocent

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2002-2006,
Schön-211, KM-212 Country Germany - Federal Republic (Germany) Years 2002-2006 Value 50 Euro Cent Metal Nordic Gold Weight 7.8 g Diameter 24.25 mm Obverse The Brandenburg Gate, symbol of the division of Germany and its subsequent unification, is surrounded with the twelve stars of Europe. Lettering: 2002 D Engraver: Reinhart Heinsdorff Reinhart Heinsdorff was born September 22nd, 1923 in Rimsting, grew up in Munich and died March 26th, 2002 in Friedberg-Ottmaring. He has become well known for designing many coins used in Germany and Europe, along with being a painter and sculptor. Reverse A map, next to the facial value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union Lettering: 50 EURO CENT LL Engraver: Luc Luycx Luc Luycx is the designer of the common side of the euro coins. Luycx is a computer engineer, and medallist living in Dendermonde, Belgium, and has worked for the Royal Belgian Mint for 15 years. He designed the euro coins in 1996.