2 Euros (EU Membership) 2023 front 2 Euros (EU Membership) 2023 back
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2 Euros EU Membership

2023 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% N) 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Issuing bank
Central bank of Ireland
Period
Republic (1937-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency
Euro (2002-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% N)
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#368762
Rarity index
14%

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. 12 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

The sequence "2 ★ ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted

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

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 EU Membership series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (EU Membership) 2023 coin.