2 Euros (1st map) 2002-2006 front 2 Euros (1st map) 2002-2006 back
2 Euros (1st map) 2002-2006 photo
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2 Euros 1st map

 
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.50 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Greece
Period
Third Hellenic Republic (1974-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
8.50 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#120
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ

Translation: Hellenic Republic

Comment

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