Yvette Gastauer-Claire

Yvette Gastauer-Claire (born 1957) is a Luxembourgish sculptor and medallist who has designed coins for Luxembourg, including euros. Her sculptures can be seen in buildings and parks in Luxembourg and the surroundings.

Biography Born in 1957 in Esch-sur-Alzette, Yvette Gastauer-Claire studied art at the École des Arts et Métiers, Luxembourg (1974–1979). Thereafter she served an apprenticeship under the sculptor Camille Nocher. From 1980 to 1984, she worked for Luxembourg's national museums in the restoration department. She has carried out restoration work for Luxembourg monuments working in a private modelling studio. It includes commemorative coins as well as her euro coins: 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, 1 euro and 2 euros.