2 Euros (2nd map) 2008-2024 front 2 Euros (2nd map) 2008-2024 back
2 Euros (2nd map) 2008-2024 photo
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)

2 Euros 2nd map

 
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Italy
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2008-2024
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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#6384
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the 15 states of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted

Script: Latin

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

Comment

2012
Two types of edge are known.