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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros - Juan Carlos I 1st type; 1st map
| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Juan Carlos I (1975-2014) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2006 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| 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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#88 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 4% |
Reverse
First map of Europe symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union and twelve stars (six above and six below map).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euros - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 coin from Spain is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of King Juan Carlos I, while the reverse side depicts a map of Spain, along with the country's coat of arms and the inscription "ESPANA." The use of a bimetallic material, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, adds to the coin's distinctiveness and value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 M | 49030 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 M | 49600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 M | 49426 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 M | 23000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 M | 8904 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2004 M | 43000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 M | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 M | 49996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros - Juan Carlos I (1st type; 1st map) 1999-2006 coin.
