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2 euro


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Diameter (mm)
:
25,75
 
Thickness (mm)
:
2,20
 
Weight (grams)
:
8,50
 
Shape
:
Round
 
Colour
:
Outer part: silver; inner part: gold
 
Composition
:
Outer part; Copper-nickel; inner part; three-layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass
 
Edge
:
Edge lettering, fine milled
 
Obverse Side
:

Α geographical image of Europe.

 

Reverse Side
:

A cross-shaped idol dating back to the chalcolithic period (3.000 B.C.), found in Pomos, a village in the district of Paphos.  It is a characteristic example of prehistoric art in Cyprus, reflecting the island’s antiquity and civilization.