Eurozone, 10 Centimes, Pattern
Undated (2005) - White Metal - MS(65-70)
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Map of Europe on the left, six stars at the top and six stars at the bottom connected by vertical lines, denomination on the right.
Map of Europe on the left, six stars at the top and six stars at the bottom connected by vertical lines, denomination on the right.
Pattern of 10 centimes with a double reverse and a coin alignment. This commemorative coin was struck on a white metal flan instead of a Nordic gold one. Both sides feature the new common map of Europe adopted in 2005 to include the countries that had recently joined the European Union and the Eurozone. The first coins featuring this new common reverse were issued starting in 2006.
3.89 gr
An “MS(65-70)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Mint State(65-70)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin is brand new and free from defects, thus in the state it left the mint. It has probably never been in circulation or seen the bottom of a pocket up close. The term “fleur de coin” is also used internationally to refer to the first coins struck with a new die. By extension, this term thus also now describes “perfect” coins not displaying any defects and retaining their full original luster.
