5 Euro 2004 Netherland, Presidency of the EU(beatrix) Silver

5 Euro 2004 Netherland, Presidency of the EU (beatrix) Silver

To commemorate the temporary Dutch presidency of the European Union and the enlargement of the EU in 2004, a 5 euro commemorative coin was issued. The commission placed an advertisement in several magazines, 88 designers responded to it by sending in documentation (as was asked for), 10 already submitted a design. Of the 10 people who were later allowed to submit a design, 9 submitted one. The Swiss painter and engraver Roger Pfund who was also shortlisted withdrew himself from the competition. The issued coin, which can be seen above, was part of the Europe Star Program. It was designed by Mirjam and Hester Mieras. It depicts connectivity and wealth. On the reverse all countries of the EU are depicted in geographical order. The portrait of Queen Beatrix is made out of lines which represent the borders of the EU