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2 Euros Old Town of Varaždin

2024 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
2024
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#400974
Rarity index
35%

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

Varaždin is first mentioned in 1181. Having suffered massive casualties in the Tatar invasion of 1242, it was built as a royal fortress, which would become known as the Old Town. Its appearance has changed through the centuries: from a strong medieval fortress surrounded by water-filled moats to the main fortress and armoury of Slavonian Military Border and Varaždin military headquarters and a beautiful Renaissance castle. At present, the Old Town is the most important and magnificent historical building of the City of Varaždin, a highest-category monument of the Croatian architectural heritage.

 

Coincard: 

 

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 and makes it a standout piece in any collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2024  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Old Town of Varaždin) 2024 coin.