Katalog
| Emittent | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1999-2007 |
| Typ | Coin pattern |
| Nennwert | 20 Cents |
| Währung | Euro (2002-date) |
| Material | Nordic gold |
| Gewicht | 5.74 g |
| Durchmesser | 22.25 mm |
| Dicke | 2.14 mm |
| Form | Spanish flower |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Stempelschneider | Luc Luycx |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) |
| Aversbeschreibung | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Reversbeschreibung | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Rand | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6743109020 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The 20 Euro Cents coin, part of the initial Eurozone coinage (1999-2007), marks a pivotal moment in European integration: the establishment of a unified currency. This era, overseen by the European Central Bank, symbolized unprecedented cooperation. The "Reverse Mule" designation for this coin highlights a significant production anomaly from the nascent stages of Euro minting, underscoring the complexities and quality control challenges of coordinating currency production across multiple national mints during this historic transition.
Artistry: The common reverse, featuring the "1st Map" design, was conceived by Belgian artist Luc Luycx. His modern, cartographic style depicted the European Union prior to the 20