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2 Euro 2016, 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising [Ireland]

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2 Euro 2016, 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising [Ireland]
  • Country: Ireland
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 8.5 g
  • Name: 100th Anniversary of the Easter Rising
  • Metal: Nickel Silver
  • Bimetal: center - nickel plated nickel brass, ring - copper-nickel alloy
  • Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
  • Plating: Nickel
  • Denomination: 2 Euro
  • Currency Unit: Euro
  • Orientation: Medal
  • Summary: KM# 88
  • Diameter: 25.75 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, text in English: '2 EURO' - 2 Euro against a stylized map of Europe.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, the pediment finial of the Dublin General Post Office is depicted against the rays of the rising sun. To its left and right are the dates: 1916 - 2016, denoting the year of the Easter Rising and the year of minting respectively. Above it, text in English: 'HIBERNIA' - Hibernia, below it - the name of the country in Irish: 'éire' - Ireland and the year of minting: 2016. Along the edge of the coin are 12 five-pointed stars, symbolizing the 12 member states of the European Union.

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