Both sides at a glance
Obverse (shown) — features the portrait of King Albert II facing left (1st portrait type, larger head design used 1999–2007). To the right is his royal monogram “A” topped with a crown. The year “2004” appears at the bottom right, with mint marks flanking it.
Reverse (standard EU side) — features the numeral “2 EURO” with the EU map and 12 stars.
Mint marks on the coin
- ♦ (diamond) left of year — Royal Belgian Mint mark
- Angel head right of year — Master of the Mint mark (Romain Coenen, 2000–2009)