2 Euro Cents (1st type) 1999-2006 front 2 Euro Cents (1st type) 1999-2006 back
2 Euro Cents (1st type) 1999-2006 photo
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)

2 Euro Cents 1st type

 
Copper plated steel 3.06 g 18.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1999-2006
Value
2 Euro Cents 0.02 EUR = USD 0.022
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.06 g
Diameter
18.75 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

A globe, next to the face value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO CENT LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Smooth with a groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin

Comment

Although still legal tender, these coins are no longer seen in circulation. All prices are now rounded to the nearest €0.05.