2 Euros (Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni) 2022 front 2 Euros (Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni) 2022 back
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2 Euros Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni

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#346677
Rarity index
17%

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

Engraver: Noel Galea Bason

Designer: Luc Luycx

Edge

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

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

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 adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and sets it apart from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni) 2022 coin.