Euro 10 Cent Used Coin

10 Euro Cents - Henri I 

Features:

• Issuer: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (Luxembourg)
• Issuing Bank: Central Bank of Luxembourg (Banque centrale du Luxembourg)
• Grand Duke: Henri (2000-present)
• Type: Standard Circulation Coin
• Years of Issue: 2002-2006
• Denomination: 10 Euro 
• Currency: Euro (2002-present)
• Composition: Nordic Gold
• Weight: 4.1 g
• Diameter: 19.75 mm
• Thickness: 1.93 mm
• Shape: Round
• Technique: Milled
• Orientation: Medal Alignment 

Obverse:

The obverse features a geometrical portrait of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri. The country name "LËTZEBUERG" is inscribed on the left, along with the year of issue. Surrounding the design are the 12 stars representing the European Union.

• Script: Latin
• Lettering: LËTZEBUERG 2002 GC
• Translation: Luxembourg 2002 GC
• Engraver: Yvette Gastauer-Claire

Reverse:

The reverse features a map of Europe, symbolizing the unity of the fifteen nations of the European Union at the time. The face value “10 EURO CENT” is displayed prominently beside the map.

• Script: Latin
• Lettering: 10 EURO CENT LL
• Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge:

• Style: Indented

Mints & Mint Marks:

• Royal Dutch Mint (Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt), Utrecht, Netherlands (1010-present)

  • Mint Mark: Bow and arrow with star (Used under Acting Mint Master Erik Jan van Schouwenburg, 2000-2001)
  • Mint Mark: Sailboat (Used under Mint Master Maarten Theodoor Brouwer, 2003-2015)

• Mint of Finland (Suomen Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-present)

  • Mint Mark: "S"

This 10 Euro Cents - Henri I (1st map) coin is an important piece of European numismatic history, representing Luxembourg's adoption of the Euro in 2002. Collectors appreciate its unique obverse portrait and the first-generation Euro design on the reverse.