Catálogo
| Emisor | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Año | 1999-2007 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valor | 20 Cents |
| Moneda | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composición | Nordic gold |
| Peso | 5.74 g |
| Diámetro | 22.25 mm |
| Grosor | 2.14 mm |
| Forma | Spanish flower |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grabador(es) | Luc Luycx |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) |
| Descripción del anverso | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Descripción del reverso | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Canto | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 6743109020 |
| Información adicional |
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