2 Euro - 35 Years of the Erasmus Programme (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 226 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.31 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Joaquin Jimenez
Lettering:
35
1987-2022
ERASMUS
PROGRAMME
MALTA
J.J.
Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.
The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
35
1987-2022
ERASMUS
PROGRAMME
MALTA
J.J.
Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style.
The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine vertical lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine vertical lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠
Description:
Finely reeded with 2 ✠✠ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠ 2 ✠✠
Description:
Finely reeded with 2 ✠✠ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,000 | BU Coincard | Unknown |
| 2022 | 75,000 | Circulating | Unknown |