2000 Spain 2 Euro Coin

Features

Issuer	Spain
King	Juan Carlos I (1975-2014)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1999-2006
Value	2 Euros 2 EUR = INR 199
Currency	Euro (2002-date)
Composition	Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight	8.5 g
Diameter	25.75 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	1 January 2002
Number	N# 88
References	KM# 1047, Schön# 339

Obverse

Bust of King Juan Carlos I facing left and the twelve stars of Europe of which four are bound by a band.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESPAÑA
M
2004

Translation: Spain

Engraver: Luis José Díaz Salas

Reverse

First map of Europe symbolizing the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union and twelve stars (six above and six below map).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Finely ribbed with edge lettering: six times the sequence "2 * * " alternately upright and inverted

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **