2 Euros (10 Years of EMU) 2009 front 2 Euros (10 Years of EMU) 2009 back
2 Euros (10 Years of EMU) 2009 photo
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2 Euros 10 Years of EMU

2009 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Slovakia
Period
Republic (1993-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2009
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency
Euro (2009-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
References
Numista
N#5092
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

Reeded with inscription: country name in Slovak language with two stars and a linden leaf in the middle (Note: Type A - national design up lettering in readable position; Type B - national design down lettering in readable position)

Script: Latin

Lettering: ★ SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA ★

Translation: Republic of Slovakia

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.

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