2 Euro - 8th World Meeting of Families (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.15 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by C. Principe
Lettering:
VIII INCONTRO MONDIALE DELLE FAMIGLIE
2015
C. PRINCIPE
R
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Description:
Two families which ideally embrace the whole Earth. At the top, the year of issuance. At the left side, the name of the artist "C. Principe". The mint mark R appears on the arm of one family member at the right. The design is surrounded by the inscription "The VIII World Meeting of Families", from the left to the right in semi-circle and "CITTA' DEL VATICANO" at the bottom. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
VIII INCONTRO MONDIALE DELLE FAMIGLIE
2015
C. PRINCIPE
R
CITTA' DEL VATICANO
Description:
Two families which ideally embrace the whole Earth. At the top, the year of issuance. At the left side, the name of the artist "C. Principe". The mint mark R appears on the arm of one family member at the right. The design is surrounded by the inscription "The VIII World Meeting of Families", from the left to the right in semi-circle and "CITTA' DEL VATICANO" at the bottom. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
2**
Description:
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 R | 110,000 | Unknown | |
| 2015 R | 12,000 | Proof | Unknown |