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10 Euro 2000
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Germany |
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| Year | 2000 |
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| Weight | 11.61 g |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the mythological scene of the Rape of Europa, showing the personification of Europe astride a bull (Zeus in disguise) as it strides through stylised waves. The female figure is shown with arms outstretched and robes billowing behind her, rendered in fine relief. A circle of twelve five-pointed stars frames the design around the periphery, referencing the European Union. A small mintmaster's mark appears in the lower exergue area below the waves. The composition is executed in a classical yet dynamic style. |
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| Reverse lettering | G |
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Germany's commemorative 10 Euro series in copper-nickel was short-lived — the alloy was abandoned after just a few issues in favor of sterling silver, largely due to collector dissatisfaction with the material's appearance and perceived prestige relative to the price point. Without confirmed details on which specific 2000 issue this piece represents, little more can be responsibly added; the year 2000 saw multiple themes struck under this program, each tied to distinct anniversaries or cultural subjects.