Circulated Coins
The eight euro coins in circulation have a common side and a national side.
The common sides of the eight euro coins show variaties of the map of Europe. The design was created by the Belgian designer Luc Luycx. In 2007, a new design for the 10, 20 and 50 cent as well as for the 1 and 2 euro coins was introduced which shows a map of …
As regards the design of the euro coins, the Florence European Council, on 21 June 1996, indicated its wish to have one face with a national design besides the common face. The responsibility for the national faces lies with the Member States, which however have to …