Luxembourg

Commemorative coin

2021

The 100th anniversary of the Grand Duke Jean

(Part of the National series " Grand-ducal Dynasty ")

Official Journal of the European Union

The design depicts on the left hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Jean and on the right hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri. Close to each effigy, the respective name of the Grand Duke is specified, as well as the year of birth ‘1921’ of the Grand Duke Jean. Below the effigies, an outline of Luxembourg city is represented. At the left, the text ‘GROUSSHERZOGE VU LËTZEBUERG’ designating also the issuing country is depicted in circular form. The year-date ‘2021’ is shown at the bottom right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Additional information

During the Second World War, the Grand Ducal family was in exile in Canada and Great Britain together with the government of Luxembourg. Jean von Nassau (1921-2019, known as Johann in German-speaking countries) joined the British regiment of the "Irish Guards" in 1942 and participated as an officer in the liberation of the continent. From 1964 to 2000, he served as Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Duke of Nassau. His portrait is depicted from a photograph, next to a three-quarter profile of the reigning Grand Duke Henri and in front of the silhouette of Luxembourg City Cathedral, shown from the west, and Adolphe Bridge.

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