2 Euro 2009, 10 Years of EU Monetary Policy (EMU) and the Introduction of the Euro [Cyprus]

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Country: Cyprus
Shape: Round
Weight: 8.5 g
Name: 10 Years of EU Monetary Policy (EMU) and the Introduction of the Euro
Metal: Nickel Silver
Bimetal: Center - nickel plated with nickel brass. Ring - copper-nickel alloy
Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
Plating: Nickel
Denomination: 2 Euro
Currency Unit: Euro
Orientation: Medal
Summary: KM# 89
Diameter: 25.75 mm

Reverse
In the central part is the numeral 2, to its right is the outline of Europe, from which six vertical rays extend upwards and six downwards. Along the arc of the right edge, crossing these rays, are twelve five-pointed stars. On Europe, an inscription in English: 'EURO'. Below the inscription on the right is the monogram 'LL' - the mark of the engraver Luc Luycx.
Obverse
In the central part, within a yellow-colored circle, is a stylized ancient coin design featuring a stick figure, drawn as if by a child's hand, holding the Euro sign. Below the Euro sign is the monogram of engraver Georges Stamatopoulos. At the top of the coin, the name of the state Cyprus is inscribed in a semicircle in Greek and Turkish: 'ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS'. At the bottom, in a semicircle, is the English inscription: 'ONE' and the years 1999-2009. Around the edge of the coin are twelve five-pointed stars.