Catalogus
| Uitgever | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1999-2007 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Waarde | 20 Cents |
| Valuta | Euro (2002-date) |
| Samenstelling | Nordic gold |
| Gewicht | 5.74 g |
| Diameter | 22.25 mm |
| Dikte | 2.14 mm |
| Vorm | Spanish flower |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Luc Luycx |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Rand | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6743109020 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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