Commemorative piece

50th anniversary of the Grand Duke Henri (1955-2005), 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne (2000-2005) and the centenary of the death of the Grand Duke Adolphe (1905-2005).

Obverse

The room includes, on the left side of its internal part, the effigy of its Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, in profile on the right, and, on the right side, the effigy of the former Grand Duke Adolphe . These effigies are surmounted by legend, listed as a semicircle, Grand Dukes of Luxembourg. The text Henri * 1955 Adolphe 1905 is under their respective effigies. On the exterior circle of the room, the twelve stars that surround the drawing are placed between the letters of the word lëtzebuerg. The date 2005 is registered below, with its monetary brand and the letter S.

Registration :
L ë t z e b u e r g
S 20 05
- Luxembourg Grand Dukes -
Henri *1955
Adolphe † 1905

Gravers: Patrice Bernabei, Thomas Jules Vincotte, Yvette Gastauer-Claire 

Reverse

A map showing the Fifteen States of the European Union Soudés is represented on a dynamic canvas made up of the twelve stars of the European Union.