20 Euro Cents 1st Map, Reverse Mule

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

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