2 Euros (Member of the Euro Area) 2023 front 2 Euros (Member of the Euro Area) 2023 back
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2 Euros Member of the Euro Area

2023 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
Croatia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2023
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21
Currency
Euro (2023-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
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#373926
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

Fine milled with edge lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: O LIJEPA O DRAGA O SLATKA SLOBODO

Translation: Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom

Comment

BU coincard:

 

 

Proof:

 

Interesting fact

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

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  5000 - - - - - -

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