2 Euro - EXPO Milano 2015 (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 380 |
| 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 Maria Grazia Urbani
Lettering:
NUTRIRE IL PIANETA
IR
MGU R
EXPO 2015
MILANO 2015
Description:
The design depicts a composition symbolising the fertility of Earth: on a semicircle indicating the terrestrial sphere, a seed fed by the water waits to sprout; above the Earth, a vine, an olive twig and an ear grow from a tree trunk; around, the inscription ‘NUTRIRE IL PIANETA’; on the left the initials of the designer Maria Grazia Urbani, ‘MGU’; on the right, the monogram of Italian Republic ‘RI’ and ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in the middle, logo of the EXPO MILANO 2015. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
NUTRIRE IL PIANETA
IR
MGU R
EXPO 2015
MILANO 2015
Description:
The design depicts a composition symbolising the fertility of Earth: on a semicircle indicating the terrestrial sphere, a seed fed by the water waits to sprout; above the Earth, a vine, an olive twig and an ear grow from a tree trunk; around, the inscription ‘NUTRIRE IL PIANETA’; on the left the initials of the designer Maria Grazia Urbani, ‘MGU’; on the right, the monogram of Italian Republic ‘RI’ and ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in the middle, logo of the EXPO MILANO 2015. 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 | 3,463,000 | Common | |
| 2015 R | 32,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2015 R | 5,000 | Proof | Unknown |