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Assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union by the Republic of Cyprus for the First Half of 2026 - 2026 - €2


            

Composition

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Outer part: copper-nickel; inner part:  three-layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass

 

Weight

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8,50 g

 

Diameter

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25,75 mm

 

Minting quantity

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275.000

 

Obverse Side

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A geographical image of Europe.

 

Reverse Side

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A composition depicting the logo of the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union 2026, the phrase «ΚΥΠΡΙΑΚΗ ΠΡΟΕΔΡΙΑ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΕΕ 2026» and the words «ΚΥΠΡΟΣ», «KIBRIS». The twelve stars of the flag of the European Union are also depicted in the composition’s outer ring.

Designer

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Marios Kouroufexis

 

Note: From the total mintage of 275.000, 15.000 coins of proof condition were placed in cases and 10.000 coins of Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition were placed in 5.000 capsules and 5.000 cards.