© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euro 2nd map
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2007-2021 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
A map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: three times the sequence "2 * *" upright and the sequence "* * 2" inverted
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
smaller and larger stars and font seen on both pre- and post 2007 2 euro coins: