Value | 0.02 euro |
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Mass | 3.06 g |
Diameter | 18.75 mm |
Thickness | 1.67 mm |
Edge | Smooth with continuous groove |
Composition | Copper-plated steel |
Years of minting | Since 1999 |
Obverse | |
Design | Numerous variations, see below. |
Designer | Various |
Design date | Various |
Reverse | |
Design | Globe with the EU-15 highlighted next to the denomination shown in Latin characters |
Designer | Luc Luycx |
Design date | 2002 |
The 2 euro cent coin (€0.02) has a value of one-fiftieth of a euro and is composed of copper-plated steel. All euro coins have a common reverse and country-specific (national) obverse. The coin has been used since 2002 and was not redesigned in 2007 as were the higher-value coins.