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2 Euros 2006 Winter Olympics - Turin
| Issuer | Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato |
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| Year | 2006 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a dynamic depiction of an alpine skier in full racing tuck, rendered in high relief against a stylised field evoking speed and motion. To the left, the iconic Mole Antonelliana landmark of Turin is shown in the background, with the mint mark 'R' beneath it. The monogram 'RI' (Repubblica Italiana) appears in the upper left field, flanked by the inscription 'GIOCHI INVERNALI' to the upper right and 'TORINO' at lower left, with the date '2006' at the right. The engraver's initials 'M.C.C.' appear in the lower right field, and the outer copper-nickel ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the standard euro area common design by Luc Luycx, featuring a large numeral '2' to the left of centre within the nickel-brass inner disc. To the right, a map of the European Union is depicted against a background of horizontal lines, with the legend 'EURO' inscribed across the map. The engraver's initials 'LL' appear to the lower right of the map. The outer copper-nickel ring is decorated with twelve stars of the European Union interrupted at the right by vertical lines alternating with stars. |
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| Mint | R Rome, Italy (476-date) |
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