Belgium €2 Royal Observatory and NGI 2026 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Belgium's 2026 €2 commemorative Royal Observatory and NGI: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro Royal Observatory and NGI 2026

Belgium €2 commemorative 2026 – Royal Observatory and NGI — Belgium €2 commemorative 2026 Royal Observatory and NGI — coin obverse

The Belgium 2026 €2 commemorative marks the 50th anniversary of the National Geographic Institute and the 200th anniversary of the Royal Observatory of Belgium. Issued on 25 September 2026.

The obverse, by Iris Bruijns, shows a child pointing at Ursa Major, a telescope on a tripod and a topographic map of Belgium, with a celestial-sphere grid above. Legends ROYAL OBSERVATORY OF BELGIUM and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC INSTITUTE, mark BE, year 2026, mint marks and initials IB; twelve EU stars. Mintage 132,500 (collector issue; eurocollezione). One page per design.

Designer: Iris Bruijns

Coin specifications

Country	Belgium
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	Royal Observatory and NGI
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2026
Edge	Finemente zigrinato con il motivo «2» in incuso, seguito da due stelle a cinque punte, ripetuto sei volte alternativamente dal basso in alto e viceversa.
Material	Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass
Diameter	25,75 mm
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,50 g
Data di emissione	25/09/2026
Mint	Olanda

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2026	Olanda	132.500	BU coincard fr 62.500 · BU coincard nl 62.500 · Cofanetto FS 4.000 · Cofanetto FS reverse proof 3.500 · Totale 132.500

Market value

Estimated value: about €10 in UNC (collector issue; preliminary estimate).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2026 Belgium Royal Observatory and NGI €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €10. Mintage: 132.500.

What is the mintage of the 2026 Royal Observatory and NGI coin?

Catalog mintage: 132.500.

Is the 2026 Royal Observatory and NGI €2 rare?

Catalog rarity NC: premiums over face are more common, depending on condition and demand.

Who designed the 2026 Royal Observatory and NGI €2?

Designer: Iris Bruijns.

When was the Royal Observatory and NGI coin issued?

Issue date listed: 25 September 2026.

Where can I find all Belgian commemoratives?

In the Belgium pillar catalog: /euro-coins/belgium/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2026 Royal Observatory and NGI €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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