5 euro cent coin

5 euro cent
Value0.05 euro
Mass3.92 g
Diameter21.25 mm
Thickness1.67 mm
EdgeSmooth
CompositionCopper-covered steel
Years of minting1999–present
Obverse
DesignNumerous variations, see below.
DesignerVarious
Design dateVarious
Reverse
DesignGlobe with the EU-15 highlighted next to the denomination shown in Latin characters
DesignerLuc Luycx
Design date2002

The 5 euro cent coin (€0.05) has a value of one twentieth of a euro and is composed of copper-covered steel. All euro coins have a common reverse and country-specific (national) obverse. The coin has been used since 2002 and was not re-designed in 2007 as was the case with the higher-value coins.

  1. ^ Institutions and the Eurozone countries