Каталог
| Эмитент | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Год | 1999-2007 |
| Тип | Coin pattern |
| Номинал | 20 Cents |
| Валюта | Euro (2002-date) |
| Состав | Nordic gold |
| Вес | 5.74 g |
| Диаметр | 22.25 mm |
| Толщина | 2.14 mm |
| Форма | Spanish flower |
| Техника | Milled |
| Ориентация | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Гравёр(ы) | Luc Luycx |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера |
| Описание аверса | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Описание реверса | Map, next to the face value, symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | 20 LL EURO CENT |
| Гурт | Smooth with seven indentations |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (1999-2007) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 6743109020 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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