2 Euros (10 Years of Euros Cash) 2012 front 2 Euros (10 Years of Euros Cash) 2012 back
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2 Euros 10 Years of Euros Cash

2012 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Period
Republic (1937-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2012
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
References
Numista
N#28194
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: three times the sequence "2 * *" upright and the sequence "* * 2" inverted

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the map of Europe with the 12 stars of the European Union surrounding it, symbolizing the unity and integration of the member states. The design also includes the inscription "10 Years of Euros Cash" to commemorate the anniversary of the euro as a physical currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  5000 - - - - - -

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