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2 cent euro coin (€0. 02) is the second lowest domination of the euro coins. Linguistic
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Design
- See also: Euro coins#Current design
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The coins are made of a steel core plated with copper. Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Copper (ˈkɒpɚ is a Chemical element with the symbol Cu (cuprum and Atomic number 29 They have a diameter of 18. Geometry, a diameter of a Circle is any straight Line segment that passes through the center of the circle and whose Endpoints are on the 75 mm, a 1. 67 mm thickness and a mass of 3. 06 grams. They incorporate a distinctive groove running circumferentially around the edge of the coin; this groove can be felt easily by running the finger tip or a fingernail across the edge of the coin. All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.
The present common design displays "Europe's place in the world", bordered by North Africa, the Middle East and Asia. The fifteen then-European Union member states are highlighted but this was not considered prominent enough to warrant a change in design when the non-copper coins were redesigned in 2007 to reflect the post-2004 enlargements. A Member State of the European Union is any one of the twenty-seven sovereign Nation states that have acceded the European Union (EU since its De facto This side also shows a large figure 2 and the words "euro cent", twelve stars are also displayed in two groups along the edge.
Although there are no plans to get rid of the two cent coin, the Commission and some member states have proposed that its national side be standardised across the eurozone to reduce the cost of its production.
Usage
Finnish and Dutch businesses and banks employ a method known as "Swedish rounding" when tallying sums. Linguistic Finland, officially the Republic of Finland ( is a Nordic country situated in the Fennoscandian region of northern Europe. The Netherlands ( Dutch:, ˈnedərlɑnt is the European part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which consists of the Netherlands the Netherlands Swedish rounding is a method by which the total monetary cost of a purchase is rounded to the closest unit of physical Currency. Due in large part to the inefficiency of producing and accepting the 1c and 2c coins, Finland has opted to remove these coins from general circulation in order to offset the cost involved in accepting them. The 1c and 2c coins are legal tender and are still minted for collector sets as required by the European Monetary Union (EMU) agreement. In economics a Monetary union is a situation where several countries have agreed to share a single currency amongst themselves
While individual prices are still shown and summed up with €0. 01 precision, the total sum is then rounded to the nearest €0. 05. Sums ending in €0. 01, €0. 02, €0. 06 and €0. 07 are rounded down to the nearest 5 cents; sums ending in €0. 03, €0. 04, €0. 08 and €0. 09 are rounded up to the nearest 5c.
A survey in 2004 found a majority of citizens wanting to the one and two cent coins to be withdrawn across the eurozone, however citizens in Germany were most vocal in the support of the coin. At present, the three copper coins together represent 80% of all new coins minted in the eurozone.
National sides
 Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II |
 Finland: The heraldic lion of Finland found on the Coat of arms of Finland. Belgian euro coins feature only a single design for all eight coins the portrait or Effigy of King Albert II of the Belgians and his royal Monogram. Life Prince Albert was sent to the Swiss private school Institut Le Rosey for his pre-university education Cypriot euro coins feature three separate designs for the three series of coins The mouflon ( Ovis orientalis orientalis group is a subspecies group of the wild sheep Ovis orientalis. Finnish euro coins feature three separate designs Heikki Häiväoja provided the design for the 1 cent – 50 cent coins Pertti Mäkinen provided the design for Heraldry in its most general sense encompasses all matters relating to the duties and responsibilities of officers of arms. The lion ( Panthera leo) is a member of the family Felidae and one of four Big cats in the Genus Panthera. The Coat of arms of Finland is a crowned lion on a red field the right forepaw replaced with an armoured hand brandishing a sword trampling on a saber with the hindpaws |
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 Germany: German oak twig which also was featured on the former pfennig. German euro coins have three separate designs for the three series of coins The term oak can be used as part of the common name of any of about 400 species of Trees and Shrubs in the Genus Quercus (from Latin The Pfennig (abbreviation Pf) is an old German coin or note which existed from the 9th century until the introduction of the Euro |
 Greece: A corvette (or dromon) of the early 19th century. Greek euro coins feature a unique design for each of the eight coins A corvette is a small maneuverable lightly armed Warship, originally smaller than a Frigate and larger than a coastal patrol craft, although many The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar |
 Ireland: The traditional Irish harp |
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 Italy: Mole Antonelliana, a tower symbolising the city of Turin. Irish euro coins all share the same design by Jarlath Hayes that of the Harp, a traditional symbol for Ireland since the Middle Ages, based on that of the Brian Clàrsach ( Scots Gaelic) Cláirseach ( Middle Irish) are the Gaelic words for 'a Harp ' Italian euro coins have a design unique to each denomination though there is a common theme of famous Italian works of art from one of Italy 's renowned artists The Mole Antonelliana is a major Landmark of the Italian city of Turin. |
 Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri |
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 Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title around the edge. Luxembourgian euro coins feature three different designs though they all contain the portrait or Effigy of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. Childhood and education Grand Duke Henri has four siblings Archduchess Marie Astrid of Austria (b Maltese euro coins feature three separate designs for the three series of coins Mnajdra is a prehistoric Megalithic temple complex that lies on the southern coast of Malta and is approximately 500 metres from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic Monegasque euro coins feature two separate designs for the first two series of coins and also two separate designs for the €1 and €2 coins for the first series The Royal Arms of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II are his arms of dominion in right of Monaco. Dutch euro coins have two designs by Bruno Ninaber van Eyben, both of which feature a portrait or Effigy of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. |
 Portugal: The royal seal of 1134 |
 San Marino: Statue of Liberty |
 Slovenia: The Prince's Stone, where Karantanian Dukes were installed. Portuguese euro coins show three different designs for each of the three series of coins Sammarinese euro coins feature separate designs for every coin Slovenian euro coins were first issued for circulation on 1 January 2007 and feature a unique design for each coin The Prince's Stone (Fürstenstein Knežji kamen is the base of an ancient Roman ionic column that played an important role in the ceremonies surrounding the Carantania, also known as Carentania (Karantanija Karantanien in old Slovene Onomastics Korotan) was a Slavic Principality A duke is a member of the Nobility, historically of highest rank below the Sovereign, and historically controlled a Duchy or a Dukedom |
 Spain: The Obradoiro façade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Spanish euro coins feature three different designs for each of the three series of Coins The minor series of 1 2 and 5 cent coins were designed by Garcilaso Rollán the middle Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is situated in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain |
 Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
Former designs
Designs still in circulation but no longer minted:
 Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II |
 Vatican City: Issued during the Sede vacante period. Vatican euro coins are issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State and minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS in Rome Italy Pope Benedict XVI ( Latin: Benedictus PP XVI; Italian: Benedetto XVI; German: Benedikt XVI; born Joseph Alois Ratzinger Monegasque euro coins feature two separate designs for the first two series of coins and also two separate designs for the €1 and €2 coins for the first series The Royal Arms of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II are his arms of dominion in right of Monaco. Vatican euro coins are issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State and minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS in Rome Italy Pope Vatican euro coins are issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State and minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS in Rome Italy Sede vacante is the vacancy of the Episcopal see of a Particular church in the Canon law of the Roman Catholic Church. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the Coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain. |
 Finland: 1st Series (1999–2006) |
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 Belgium: 1st Series (1999–2007) |
Planned designs
Planned designs to come into circulation once the members who designed them adopt the euro. Finnish euro coins feature three separate designs Heikki Häiväoja provided the design for the 1 cent – 50 cent coins Pertti Mäkinen provided the design for Belgian euro coins feature only a single design for all eight coins the portrait or Effigy of King Albert II of the Belgians and his royal Monogram. The dates shown below are tentative and have not been confirmed. They have been mentioned in the media and several other sources, but are subject to change.
 Slovakia: Kriváň, a symbolic mountain in the High Tatras. Slovak euro coins feature three separate designs for the three series of coins Kriváň ( is a mountain in the High Tatras, Slovakia, that dominates the upper part of the former Liptov County High Tatras or High Tatra (Slovak and Czech Vysoké Tatry, Polish Tatry Wysokie) are a Mountain range on the borders between Slovakia Introduction currently planned in 2009. This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. |
 Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania. Lithuanian euro coins share a similar national side for all eight coins and are expected to be issued from 2010 on The Coat of arms of Lithuania, consisting of an armor-clad knight on horseback holding an olden Sword and Shield, is also known as Introduction currently planned in 2010. For the film see 2010 The Year We Make Contact. For the book see 2010 Odyssey Two. |
 Estonia: A map of Estonia. Estonian euro coins feature only a single design for all eight coins Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia ( Eesti or Eesti Vabariik) is a Country in Northern Europe in the Baltic region Introduction currently planned in 2011. 2011 ( MMXI) will be a Common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. |
 Latvia: Coat of arms of Latvia. Latvian euro coins feature three separate designs The design of the national side was made public in July 2006 on the home page of the National Bank of Latvia. The Latvian National Coat of Arms was formed after the proclamation of an independent Republic of Latvia on November 18, 1918, and was especially created Introduction currently planned in 2013. 2013 ( MMXIII) will be a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. |
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External links
- National sides of 2 cent euro coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2007-04-17. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - After the First Battle of Bedriacum, Vitellius becomes Roman Emperor.
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