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A child standing on a map points towards the sky. With this image, Belgium unveiled its second commemorative €2 coin for 2026 on September 25th. Following the coin dedicated to the centenary of its railways, this new issue celebrates two other anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the National Geographic Institute and the 200th anniversary of the Royal Observatory of Belgium.
For collectors, the news goes beyond the design: the coin comes in two versions, one in French and the other in Dutch, and also in proof and reverse proof finishes. Although there are four presentations, both versions contain the same coin; the only difference is the language printed on the card.
The new Belgian coin combines in its design the anniversaries of the National Geographic Institute and the Royal Observatory.
A double anniversary with a shared history
The National Geographic Institute adopted its current form on June 8, 1976. Its work goes far beyond editing maps: it maintains reference geographic data and coordinate systems that allow a point to be precisely located on Belgian territory.
The Royal Observatory of Belgium was founded exactly 150 years earlier, on June 8, 1826. It arose from the initiative of the scientist Adolphe Quetelet, whose proposal was approved by King William I of the Netherlands. Today it studies, among other subjects, astronomy, solar activity, earthquakes, and timekeeping.
The joint choice even has a concrete historical link. According to the Geographical Institute itself, Quetelet, who directed the Observatory, was part of a commission in 1846 tasked with preparing the scientific basis for official Belgian cartography. Astronomical observation and land surveying were already intertwined long before they shared this currency.
The design: a map under your feet and the sky in sight
On the national side, the silhouette of a child stands on a geographical map, alluding to the National Geographic Institute. With his finger, he points to the sky, thus linking the scene to the research of the Royal Observatory. Beside him is a telescope, while a network of lines evokes the observation of the heavens. It is a simple way of uniting knowledge of the land and knowledge of the universe in a single image.
The national side combines the map of Belgium, a telescope and the figure of a child pointing to the sky.
Around the gold core appear the legends in English "ROYAL OBSERVATORY OF BELGIUM" and "NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE". The coin bears the same inscriptions on both the French and Dutch versions. Also featured in the center are "BE 2026" and two mint marks: that of the Belgian mint, represented by an Erlenmeyer flask accompanied by an aster, and the Mercury staff of the Royal Netherlands Mint. The twelve European stars appear on the outer ring.
The other side of the coin is the common 2 euro side , with the face value and a geographical representation of Europe. The national side maintains the same design across the different presentations of this issue.
The four presentations and their print runs
One of the two presentations of the coin in coincard.
The coin is offered in uncirculated brilliant (BU) condition within a coincard illustrated with the domes of the Royal Observatory and its anniversary logo. The reverse of the coincard features a contemporary map from the National Geographic Institute alongside its logo. There is a French and a Dutch edition of the card, but the coin inside is identical.
The other coincard features the same currency; the language on the card is different.
The official Belgian issue program sets a maximum mintage of 125,000 BU pieces. The distribution cards indicate 62,500 copies for the French coincard and another 62,500 for the Dutch one. These are two presentations for coincard collectors, not two variations of the engraving.
The issue also features proof and reverse proof finishes.
The official program also calls for a maximum of 4,000 proof coins and 3,500 reverse proof coins. In the latter finish, the characteristic contrast of proof coins is reversed: the matte and polished surfaces take turns. These are different minting finishes, not distinct commemorative designs.
Official video of the coin
Some coins are much more striking when seen in motion, and this one appears to be among them. The video allows you to appreciate the design that unites the map and the sky, as well as see the different presentations of the issue together: the French and Dutch coincards and the proof and reverse proof finishes. This helps explain why this new Belgian coin is so eye-catching.
Sursa: Youtube Utilizator: Herdenkingsmunten België
Video: The new Belgian 2 euro coin of 2026 and its different presentations.
Presentation Maximum print run
BU, coincard in French 62,500*
BU, coincard in Dutch 62,500*
Proof or mirror quality 4,000
Reverse proof 3,500
*The official program announces a maximum of 125,000 BU coins in total; the distribution by language comes from distribution tokens.
The sum of the maximum print runs announced for these presentations is 132,500 copies. This figure corresponds to the collector's program: it should not be interpreted as an additional print run intended for regular circulation.
Fact sheet of the Belgian 2 euro coin from 2026
Issuing country Belgium
Face value 2 euros
Year 2026
Reason 50 years of the National Geographic Institute and 200 years of the Royal Observatory of Belgium
National face A child points to the sky at a geographical map
Official presentation September 25, 2026, in Uccle
Diameter / weight 25.75 mm / 8.50 g
Composition Bimetallic, according to the specifications of the 2 euro coins
Maximum announced print runs 125,000 BU; 4,000 proof; 3,500 reverse proof
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𝐁𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐢𝐞: D. Bondoc, în R. G. Dumitrescu, D. Bondoc, F. Ridiche et al., „𝑅𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎̆𝑡̦𝑖 𝑑𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡̦𝑖𝑎 𝑀𝑢𝑧𝑒𝑢𝑙𝑢𝑖 𝑂𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑖. 𝐶𝑎𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑜𝑔 𝑑𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑝𝑜𝑧𝑖𝑡̦𝑖𝑒”, Craiova, 2013, p. 83; C. S. Nicolăescu-Plopșor, „𝐴𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑒́𝑠 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑛 𝑂𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒”, în Dacia, XI–XII, 1945–1947, p. 23, pl. II/11; M. Demetrescu, C. S. Nicolăescu-Plopșor, „𝑀𝑢𝑧𝑒𝑢𝑙 𝑅𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑎𝑙 𝑂𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑖. 𝐶𝑎̆𝑙𝑎̆𝑢𝑧𝑎”, Craiova, 1933;