Luc Luycx Explained

Luc Luycx (in Dutch; Flemish pronounced as /ˈlyk ˈlœy̯ks/; born 11 April 1958) is the designer of the common side of the euro coins.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Luycx is a computer engineer and medallist. He was born in Aalst, Belgium and now lives in Dendermonde. Luycx worked for the Royal Belgian Mint.^[4] He designed the euro coins in 1996. His signature on all euro coins is visible as two L letters connected together (LL). On the 2-euro coin, this is visible under the O of the word EURO on the common side.

See also

• Euro
• Robert Kalina

External links

• Embassy of Belgium in London - About the Euro Coins

Notes and References

1. http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/euro/cash/coins/index_en.htm Euro coins - European Commission
2. https://coinsuniverse.wordpress.com/tag/luc-luycx/ Euro Designer Luc Luycx
3. https://coinsuniverse.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/z_luc_luycx_at_work.jpg Photo of Luc Luycx
4. http://www.fleur-de-coin.com/eurocoins/lucluycx.asp The designer of the euro coins Luc Luycx