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2 Euros EURO 2016 Football Championship
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| 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 | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#82237 |
|---|---|
| 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
Reeded with inscription: combination of the number "2" and two stars, repeated six times alternately upright and inverted
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
The competition runs from June 10 to July 10, 2016.There are 2 types of slice:
Slice A = 2 right side up with obverse on top preceded by 2 stars pointing upwards
Slice B = 2 right side up with obverse on top preceded by 2 stars pointing down.
Different engravers
Yves Sampo, since 2011 foil workshop
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines two different metals, nickel brass and copper-nickel, to create a bimetallic finish. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins and makes it a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (EURO 2016 Football Championship) 2016 coin.
