EU Coins

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

www.willwilltravel.wordpress.com

Les Semboules, Antibes

 January, 2019

 

Images

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See also

South African coins

South African banknotes

EU banknotes

 

 

 

EU banknotes

The fourth in a series of four

Designed by Luc Luyx,  a Belgian, the front of the European Union banknotes shows images of architecture through the ages — Classic, Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque.  No specific monuments are shown.

The front of the €20 note shows stained-glass windows against the dim background of a gothic cathedral, all of which is circled by the stars of the member states.  The EU flag appears in the top left hand corner.

This note shows images of bay windows (?) against the dim background of a classic façade of a building, also circled by the stars of the member states.  EU flag is in the top left hand corner.

 

Both of the reverse sides of these notes have the map of Europe circled by the stars of member states.  The architectural motif is now traditional bridges and archways.

© Will van der Walt

www.willwilltravel.wordpress.com

Les Semboules, Antibes

 January, 2019

 

Images

My photographs

See also

South African coins

South African banknotes

EU coins