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€2
The 2 euro coin (€2) is the highest-value euro coins, euro coin and has been used since the introduction of the euro (in its cash form) in 2002. The coin is made of two alloys: the inner part of nickel brass, the outer part of copper-nickel. All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides. The coin has been used since 2002, with the present common side design dating from 2007. The €2 coin is the euro coin subject to legal-tender €2 commemorative coins, commemorative issues and hence there is a large number of national sides, including three issues of identical commemorative sides by all eurozone members. History The coin dates from 2002, when euro coins and euro banknotes, notes were introduced in the 12-member eurozone and its Eurozone#Use outside the Union, related territories. The common side was designed by Luc Luycx, a Belgian artist who won a Europe-wide competition to design the new coins. The designs of the one- and two-euro coins were in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
€2 Commemorative Coins
€2 commemorative coins are special euro coins that have been minted and issued by member states of the eurozone since 2004 as legal tender in all eurozone member states. €2 coins are the only denomination intended for circulation that may be issued as commemorative coins. Only the national obverse sides of the commemorative coins differ; the common reverse sides do not. The coins typically commemorate the anniversaries of historical events or current events of special importance. Since 2012, the number of commemorative coins has been limited to two per country per year; previously only one was allowed. Issues of common commemoratives do not count towards the limit. The total number of commemorative coins placed in circulation per year is also limited. The commemorative coins must follow the design standards stipulated for regular €2 coins, with design limitations to guarantee uniformity. Up to the end of 2024, 548 variations of €2 commemorative coins have been issued ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
