2 Euro (Pattern) 2002 front 2 Euro (Pattern) 2002 back
2 Euro (Pattern) 2002 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

2 Euro Pattern

2002 year
Copper-nickel 8.7 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Federal Republic of Germany
Period
Federal Republic (1949-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
2002
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
8.7 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#284509
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the gathering of the fifteen states of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with incuse lettering

Lettering: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT

Translation: Unity and Justice and Freedom

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2 Euro coin from Federal Republic of Germany is a rare and unique coin, with only 50,000 pieces minted. It was designed by German artist, Reinhard Heinsdorff, and features a stylized image of a beech tree, which is a symbol of strength and resilience in German culture. The coin's design also includes the letters "FRG" (Federal Republic of Germany) and the year "2002" in a bold, modern font. The coin's rarity and unique design make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.