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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
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 | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Period | Third Republic (1974-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5074 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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 seven castles and five coats of arms
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.Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design that showcases the 10th anniversary of the European Monetary Union (EMU), which was established in 1999. The coin's design includes an image of a stylized EU map, with the EMU logo at its center, surrounded by the inscription "10 Years of EMU" in Portuguese. This design was created by the artist José Aurélio, and it was chosen as the winning entry in a national competition organized by the Bank of Portugal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 INCM | 6380 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
