2 cent euro coins

2 cent euro coins are made of a steel core plated with copper. They have a diameter of 18.75 mm, a 1.67 mm thickness and a mass of 3.06 grams. They incorporate a distinctive groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin; this groove can be felt easily by running the finger tip or a fingernail across the edge of the coin. All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.

Common side of all 2 cent euro coins

Macro shot of the 2c, 10c and 20c coins, showing their unique edges.

Current national sides

Austria: The edelweiss, a flower of the Austrian Alps.	Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II	Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland.	France: Portrait of Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic.
Germany: German oak twig which also was featured on the former pfennig.	Greece: A corvette (or dromon) of the early 19th century.	Ireland: The traditional Irish harp	Italy: Mole Antonelliana, a tower symbolising the city of Turin.
Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri	Monaco: The Coat of arms of Monaco	Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge.	Portugal: The royal seal of 1134
San Marino: Statue of Liberty	Slovenia: The Prince's Stone, where Karantanian Dukes were installed.	Spain: The Obradoiro façade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.	Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI

Former national sides

Monaco: The Coat of arms of Monaco

Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II

Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the Coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain.

Future national sides

Cyprus: The Mouflon	Estonia: A map of Estonia	Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia	Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania
Slovakia: The Kriváň peak in the High Tatras

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National sides of 2 cent euro coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2007-04-17.

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