© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros 1st map
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1949-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2002-2006 |
| 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#112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 3% |
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
Comment
Five mints currently share coin production. Each puts its own workshop letter on the coins it mints:A - Berlin
D - Munich
F - Stuttgart
G - Karlsruhe
J - Hamburg
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro coin from the Federal Republic of Germany (2002-2006) is that it features a unique bi-metallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design not only makes the coin visually appealing but also serves as an anti-counterfeiting measure, as it is difficult to replicate the complex metallic structure.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 A | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 D | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 F | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 G | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 J | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 A | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 D | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 F | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 G | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 J | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 A | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 D | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 F | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 G | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 J | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 A | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 D | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 F | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 G | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 J | 85000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 A | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 D | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 F | 165000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 G | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 J | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (1st map) 2002-2006 coin.
