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CC 22 2007
Coin set
Proof Mint mark MONNAIE DE PARIS
Coin set proof
Luxembourg · Großherzogliches Palais
Mintage2,500
Issue price€90.00
Issue date1 Feb 2007
PackagingCoin set
Edge lettering2 ★ ★ × 6, alternating upright/inverted
Price of the set (2 coins)€79.00
Issue occasion
The commemorative coin is dedicated to the Grand Ducal Palace. The design shows, on the right, the portrait of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri in half-profile facing left and, on the left, the Grand Ducal Palace, partially obscured by the portrait; “LËTZEBUERG” appears along the lower edge.
The design
The inner part of the coin shows on the right the portrait of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri in left-facing half-profile and, on the left, slightly obscured by the portrait, the Grand Ducal Palace. The year 2007 appears at the left edge of the inner part of the coin, with the engraver’s mark above it and the mint mark below it. The word “LËTZEBUERG” is engraved along the lower edge of the inner part of the coin.
The outer ring of the coin bears the twelve stars of the European flag.
The outer ring of the coin bears the twelve stars of the European flag.
Background on the topic
The Grand Ducal Palace (Großherzoglicher Palast) is located in the centre of Luxembourg City. Its oldest part was built as a town hall in the 16th century, after a major gunpowder explosion had destroyed large parts of the city at the time. The façade, with its richly articulated window frames, belongs to the Flemish-influenced Renaissance architecture that was widespread in the southern Netherlands at the time. In later centuries, the building was extended several times and adapted to new uses.
Until the end of the 18th century, the building served as the seat of the municipal administration. During French rule, it housed the administration of the Département des Forêts, to which Luxembourg belonged. After the Congress of Vienna and the establishment of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the building was initially used by state authorities and as the residence of the representative of the Dutch king, who was also Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It was not until the end of this personal union in 1890 that the palace became the official residence of the Luxembourg head of state. During this period, alterations and extensions gave it largely its present appearance.
During the German occupation in the Second World War, the building was put to other uses and part of its furnishings was removed. After the return of Grand Duchess Charlotte, it was restored. Today, the palace is primarily the official residence: audiences, receptions, oath-taking ceremonies and parts of state visits take place there. The grand ducal family mainly uses Schloss Berg as its private residence.
Henri has been Grand Duke and thus head of state of Luxembourg’s parliamentary monarchy since the abdication of his father Jean in 2000. His duties are predominantly constitutional and representative in nature. The issue was not associated with a specific anniversary of the palace. Rather, the choice of the building can be understood as a link between the monarchy and the state institution. The palace thus represents not only the dynasty, but also Luxembourg’s development from an administered city and fortress into an independent grand duchy.
Until the end of the 18th century, the building served as the seat of the municipal administration. During French rule, it housed the administration of the Département des Forêts, to which Luxembourg belonged. After the Congress of Vienna and the establishment of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the building was initially used by state authorities and as the residence of the representative of the Dutch king, who was also Grand Duke of Luxembourg. It was not until the end of this personal union in 1890 that the palace became the official residence of the Luxembourg head of state. During this period, alterations and extensions gave it largely its present appearance.
During the German occupation in the Second World War, the building was put to other uses and part of its furnishings was removed. After the return of Grand Duchess Charlotte, it was restored. Today, the palace is primarily the official residence: audiences, receptions, oath-taking ceremonies and parts of state visits take place there. The grand ducal family mainly uses Schloss Berg as its private residence.
Henri has been Grand Duke and thus head of state of Luxembourg’s parliamentary monarchy since the abdication of his father Jean in 2000. His duties are predominantly constitutional and representative in nature. The issue was not associated with a specific anniversary of the palace. Rather, the choice of the building can be understood as a link between the monarchy and the state institution. The palace thus represents not only the dynasty, but also Luxembourg’s development from an administered city and fortress into an independent grand duchy.
Interesting Facts
This set contains all eight circulating coins from 1 cent to 2 euros, the €2 commemorative coin “Großherzogliches Palais” (CC022) and the €2 commemorative coin “50 years Römische Verträge” (CC031), face value: €7.88.