2 Euro - Europe building peace and security since 1945 (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2256 |
| 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) | 2.11 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
AT · BE · BG · CY · CZ · DE
DK · EE · EL · ES · FI · FR
HR · HU · IE · IT · LT
LU · LV · MT · NL
PL · PT · RO
SE · SI · SK
UK
2015
RF
Description:
In the coin’s central field is a modern graphic representation of a dove. It is carrying an olive branch, the symbol of peace, whose branches have been replaced by the 12 stars of the European flag. The 28 countries of the European Union are represented by the ISO code for each country. The letters RF (République Française) are at the bottom of the coin. The mint marks are on the left-hand side and the year 2015 on the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
AT · BE · BG · CY · CZ · DE
DK · EE · EL · ES · FI · FR
HR · HU · IE · IT · LT
LU · LV · MT · NL
PL · PT · RO
SE · SI · SK
UK
2015
RF
Description:
In the coin’s central field is a modern graphic representation of a dove. It is carrying an olive branch, the symbol of peace, whose branches have been replaced by the 12 stars of the European flag. The 28 countries of the European Union are represented by the ISO code for each country. The letters RF (République Française) are at the bottom of the coin. The mint marks are on the left-hand side and the year 2015 on the right. 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
Description:
Milled with inscription.
Milled with inscription.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,000,000 | Common | |
| 2015 | 10,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2015 | 10,000 | Proof | Unknown |