Euro 2 Coin
OriginEuropean Union
First Minted2002
MaterialBimetallic
TypeCoin
About Euro 2 Coin
The highest denomination euro coin. Bimetallic with a nickel brass center and copper nickel ring. Each country issues its own national side. Commemorative 2 euro coins mark national events and anniversaries. Over 9 billion have been minted. Certain commemorative issues from small countries like San Marino, Monaco, and Vatican City have low mintages and are valuable. Finnish and Belgian 2 euro coins are among the most common.
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