Variety of rare coins - 2 euro jubilee

Everyone knows the uniqueness of rare banknotes. Amateurs-numismatists gladly collect and collect rare coins, which have special value for such people. The cost of jubilee coins often exceeds tens of thousands of dollars. This, of course, only in the event that this money symbol is really rare and has a fairly small output. Nevertheless, to buy a coin, which at a price exceeds its nominal value a dozen or two times, is quite real in a world of numismatic values. Today we will consider one of these monetary units - 2 euro jubilee.

Variety of varieties

In fact, a very large number of people who like commemorative coins. 2 euros is just for such attractive collectible exhibits. In fact, this is a memorable banknote that is minted and issued by the states that are members of the European Union. They issue 2 euro jubilee since 2004 as a legitimate means of payment. They are common in all states of the euro area. Jubilee coins of 2 euros have more than 124 varieties.

Unique Features

Memorable monetary units are usually issued almost as usual. For example, 10-ruble coins from the series "Ancient Cities of Russia" can be cited. Nevertheless, such money has become a very common collector's item. In addition, in addition to less valuable commemorative coins, there is also a special, narrower subcategory, which is precisely the collection one. If an ordinary commemorative coin depicts the flora and fauna of the country, some famous personalities of this state or historical events, then the commemorative coins of 2 euros are also cast from precious metal.

Norms and restrictions in coinage

In early 2004, the Council of Europe adopted a decision according to which the ban on changing the national sides of coins was canceled. This is precisely what caused the commemorative 2 euros. Jubilee banknotes nevertheless had their own distinctive standards and even certain limitations. One of the key standards for the release of 2 euros is that only the national side of the coin can have a distinctive image (and this is the obverse), whereas the reverse is always the same. Also on the obverse should be indicated the country, which issued this money symbol.

Among other things, there are also restrictions on the number. They are reduced to the following rules:

• Each state that enters the euro area has the right to only one issue of commemorative 2 euros per year.
• The total number of such coins should not exceed 0.1% of the volume that all euro zone states issued that year. If the historical event depicted on the obverse has a special significance, the number can be increased to 2%. But in this case, the country, which issued 2 euro anniversary in increased circulation, has no right to engage in coinage of such coins for another four years.
• The total amount of this type of banknotes should not exceed 5% of the total volume of binary coins issued by the state in a given year.

The cost of memorable 2 euros

A huge popularity among beginners collectors use 2 euro anniversary. The price of these banknotes is usually from three to thirty euros. However, there are exceptions. The coins of San Marino, Monaco, and the Vatican can cost up to hundreds of euros. The record put Monaco's monetary unit at the moment. Its initial cost at the release was 120 euros. And now its market price "floats" in the region of 1500 euros, which already makes a considerable amount and puts this coin in a row of the rarest, collection.

There is one curious fact. An interesting detail is that in 2007 in Monaco there was a commemorative two-eurore moneymark with unreasonably inflated value. In 2008, this country of the Eurocommunity attempted to continue issuing commemorative money, but the coinage with this denomination was banned. This testifies to the careful monitoring of the correct, legal issue of commemorative bank notes in the European Union. Of course, a small country can significantly increase its budget through such fraud, therefore, an exact check of compliance with the norms and restrictions that the Council of Europe has adopted is undoubtedly necessary.

I must say that apart from the rest are three series of two-story coins that all members of the Eurozone released immediately. This is "10 Years of Economic and Monetary Union" and "Treaty of Rome", and in addition "10 years of the euro."

Vatican 2 euros

For an example of how a commemorative 2 euro look, let's give an example of a Vatican coin, which has quite a good value among the other two-decal signs. It was released on December 15, 2004, and its circulation was 100 thousand pieces. The coin depicts schematically sketched boundaries that make up the walls of the Vatican. In the center is the image of St. Peter's Square and, of course, the cathedral itself, which is on it.

In addition, there are several inscriptions on this banknote. To the left of the diagram is written 75 ANNO DELLO STATO. It means "75th anniversary of the founding of the state" in Italian. To the right of the scheme years - 1929-2004. Then there is the Sign of the Roman Mint, as well as the smaller name of the designer - VEROI, plus the initials of the engraver - LDS INC. On the outer ring there is also the inscription CITTA DEL VATICANO, which denotes the name (Vatican City). In conclusion, the outer circle is decorated with twelve stars of the European Union.

The coin looks very nice and stylish. Undoubtedly, many Vatican residents, people of the Catholic faith or just lovers of this city would like to possess such a copy in their collection.

Well, here you also learned about the commemorative coin 2 euro anniversary!