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2 Euro – Germany

Circulating commemorative coins
Commemoration: State of Bavaria
Germany
Context
Year: 2012
Issuer: Germany Issuer flag
Period:
Federal Republic
(since 1949)
Currency:
Euro
(since 2002)
Total mintage: 30,890,400
Material
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.5 g
Thickness: 2.2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Bimetallic (Nickel brass center, Copper-nickel ring)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
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Numista: #29694
Value
Exchange value: 2 EUR = $2.36
Inflation-adjusted value: 2.70 EUR

Obverse

Description:
Designed by Erich Ott, this commemorative 'Bavaria' coin features the famous eastern view of Neuschwanstein Castle, including its gatehouse, towers, and the mountain backdrop over the Pöllatschlucht. 'BAYERN' links the castle to the state. The mintmark and artist's initials are in the center, with the EU stars, year '2012', and country code 'D' on the outer ring.
Inscription:
D

A

OE

BAYERN

20 12
Translation:
Duke of Bavaria

20 12
Script: Latin
Languages: Latin, German
Engraver: Erich Ott

Reverse

Description:
A map shows Europe borderless beside its face value.
Inscription:
2 EURO

LL
Script: Latin
Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription
Legend:
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Translation:
Unity and Justice and Freedom
Language: German

Categories

Building> Castle or fortification
Map

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA
MunichD
Staatliche Münze Baden-WürttembergF
Staatliche Münze Baden-WürttembergG
Hamburgische MünzeJ

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
2012A6,000,000
2012A95,000Proof
2012D6,300,000
2012D88,200BU
2012D87,000Proof
2012F7,200,000
2012F88,200BU
2012F87,000Proof
2012G4,200,000
2012G88,200BU
2012G87,000Proof
2012J6,300,000
2012J88,200BU
2012J87,000Proof
2012A94,600BU

Series: German states

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2015

Series: Federal Republic of Germany 2 euro commemoratives

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2010
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2011
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2012
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2012
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2013
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2013
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2014

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