2 Euros Erasmus Programme

2022 year


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Malta
Period	Republic (1974-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2022
Value	2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency	Euro (2008-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
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#319136
Rarity index	23%

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. Twelve stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription: six times a "2" and two Maltese crosses.

Lettering: 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ ﺡ ✠✠

Comment

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:C2022/012/03&qid=1643672174051&from=EN.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins in the Erasmus Programme series.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2022	20000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Erasmus Programme) 2022 coin.