EU Coins
January 18, 2019 2 Comments
The third in a series of four
The coins in the European Union have been in use since 2002, when there were twelve member states. This economic arrangement is probably the biggest project of its kind in history. I take out the magnifying glass.
On these three coins, on the right, there is a relief map of Europe which includes Poland and Italy, probably a design from the early years. This relief map shows Europe in a global context.
On the front sides of the 20 cent, 50 cent, €1 and €2 the relief map has moved to the left and the global perspective is not there.
On the reverse side of the 20 cent and 50 cent coins, the member states have placed their own stamp. This applies to the €1 and €2 coins as well. I have seen an image of Cervantes on Spanish coins, the image of Leonardo’s Vitruvian Man and I think it’s the image of Liberté on French coins. Each reverse side of these coins is framed in a circle of EU stars, symbolizing the member states.
© Will van der Walt
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Les Semboules, Antibes
January, 2019
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South African coins
South African banknotes
EU banknotes
Will Will Travel 
Hi Willem,
I often read your stories with great interest! Some of the Euro coins might be produced in 1999, but they are in use since 2002. You might want to change this in your blog.
Vriendelijke groet, Majoie Hemelaar
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Veel dank, Majoie. Ik zal zo doe!