Catálogo
| Emissor | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Ano | 1999-2007 |
| Tipo | Coin pattern |
| Valor | 20 Cents |
| Moeda | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composição | Nordic gold |
| Peso | 5.74 g |
| Diâmetro | 22.25 mm |
| Espessura | 2.14 mm |
| Formato | Spanish flower |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientação | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Gravador(es) | Luc Luycx |
| Em circulação até | |
| Referência(s) |
| Descrição do anverso | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Escrita do anverso | Latin |
| Legenda do anverso | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Descrição do reverso | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Escrita do reverso | Latin |
| Legenda do reverso | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Bordo | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Casa da moeda | |
| Tiragem |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6743109020 |
| Informações adicionais |
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