2 Euro - 60th Anniversary of the establishment of the Italian Ministry of Health (2018)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 415 |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Silvia Petrassi
Lettering:
MINISTERO DELLA SALUTE
R
1958-2018
RI
Description:
Allegorical representation of Health with some symbols of the activities of the Ministry: Environment, Research, Nutrition and Medicine. On the left the logo ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; above the mintmark of the Mint of Rome ‘R’; at the base of the female figure the initials of the author Silvia Petrassi. From left to right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MINISTERO DELLA SALUTE’ and the dates ‘1958-2018’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
MINISTERO DELLA SALUTE
R
1958-2018
RI
Description:
Allegorical representation of Health with some symbols of the activities of the Ministry: Environment, Research, Nutrition and Medicine. On the left the logo ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; above the mintmark of the Mint of Rome ‘R’; at the base of the female figure the initials of the author Silvia Petrassi. From left to right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MINISTERO DELLA SALUTE’ and the dates ‘1958-2018’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine 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 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:
Reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted
2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 *
Description:
Reeded with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 *" alternately upright and inverted
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 R | 2,985,000 | Circulating | Common |
| 2018 R | 10,000 | In sets only | Common |
| 2018 R | 5,000 | Proof | Common |