2 Euros 10 Years of EMU
2009 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| 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 | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Comment
The design was chosen out of a shortlist of five by members of the public across the European Union voting online. It was created by George Stamatopoulos, a sculptor from the Minting department at the Bank of Greece.This coin is released for circulation and is also inserted in Mint BU Sets (both 9 and 10 valued) and Mint Proof Sets
Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin from Italy, issued in 2009 to celebrate 10 years of the European Monetary Union (EMU), features a unique design that incorporates both nickel brass and copper-nickel materials. The inner circle of the coin is made of a nickel brass alloy, while the outer ring is made of a copper-nickel alloy. This bi-metallic design adds a distinctive touch to the coin's appearance and makes it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 R | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (10 Years of EMU) 2009 coin.
