2 Euros


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Andorra
Co-prince	Joan Enric Vives i Sicília (2003-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	2014-2024
Value	2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21
Currency	Euro (2014-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	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#68395
Rarity index	5%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Incuse lettering on redding: "2" followed by two five-pointed stars, repeated six times alternately from bottom to top and vice versa.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★

Comment

Mints: In even years, the coins were minted in Madrid (Spain), in odd years in Pessac (France)

The coat of arms of Andorra (Catalan: Escut d'Andorra) is the heraldic device consisting of a shield divided quarterly by the arms of the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix – who have historically been the two co-princes of Andorra – in addition to the emblems of Catalonia and the Viscount of Béarn. Utilized unofficially since the Middle Ages, its status as the coat of arms of the Principality of Andorra was formalized in 1993 upon the implementation of their new constitution. The escutcheon is featured on the flag of Andorra.

Interesting fact

The 2 Euro coin from Andorra, minted between 2014 and 2024, has a unique feature - it has a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, making it a bimetallic coin. This means that the coin is made of two different metals, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. The use of bimetallic materials in coinage has been around for centuries and is often used to create visually appealing and durable coins.