Catalogo
| Emittente | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1999-2007 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valore | 20 Cents |
| Valuta | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composizione | Nordic gold |
| Peso | 5.74 g |
| Diametro | 22.25 mm |
| Spessore | 2.14 mm |
| Forma | Spanish flower |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Incisore/i | Luc Luycx |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Bordo | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6743109020 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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