Coin Belgium 20 Centimes Euro Albert II - 2003

This coin has a face value of 20 euro cents and was issued by Belgium. It is struck in Nordic gold, a copper-aluminum-zinc alloy. It weighs 5.74 grams and its diameter is 22.25 millimeters.

The obverse of the coin features the portrait of King Albert II of Belgium. The portrait is positioned in profile, facing left. The name "ALBERT II" is inscribed above the portrait, following the curvature of the coin. Below the portrait is the royal monogram, composed of the crowned letter "A".

The reverse of the coin is common to all 20 euro cent coins issued by the countries of the euro zone. It depicts a map of Europe, showing the countries of the European Union. The face value "20 EURO CENT" is inscribed at the bottom of the map. On the left, there are six vertical lines with a star at each end, symbolizing the twelve stars of the European flag.

The year of issue, 2003, is on the obverse of the coin, to the right of the portrait of King Albert II. The edge of the coin is smooth with seven indentations, contributing to its tactile identification for the visually impaired.