What we are going to see in the course of this article are the Andorra Euro Coins, the Eurocollection coins of the Principality of Andorra. However, before we throw ourselves headlong into the analysis of the individual coins, it is a good idea to make a small premise regarding the history of Andorran Euro Coins and numismatics.
History of Andorran Euro Coins
In this regard, it is essential to understand that the Principality of Andorra, since its foundation in 1278, has been, after various disputes, for a French and a Spanish part.
This has brought substantially the principality to use in part the French currency, therefore the Franco, and in part that Spanish one therefore the Pesetas.
In 1977 the “Diners” were minted, considered the only typical Andorran currency even if used only for collecting purposes.
From 1999 onwards, after France and Spain joined the European Union, the Principality of Andorra also switched to the Euro under the agreements with these countries.
Specifically, the euro currency has been authorized to circulate, under the agreements made, from July 1, 2013 even if the Ministry of Finance Andorrano decided to postpone its dissemination to 2014.
After this brief but necessary introduction, let’s go together to analyse individually all the Andorran Euro Coins.
1 Cent Andorra Euro Coins
The first piece of money we are going to analyse is, of course, the Andorran 1 euro cent coin. In particular, this specific coin was made by the author Ruben da Silva Carpio.
In the centre of the obverse we can see the Pyrenean chamois, with the bearded vulture at the top, a bird of prey. On the left there is the large inscription “ANDORRA” with just below the thousandth of minting.
All around we can see the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side we can find the classic face of all the 1 euro cent coins.
But let’s analyze together the technical specifications of this coin:
- Materials: The material used for this coin is copper-plated steel. Specifically, steel is present for 94.35% and copper for 5.65%.
- Thickness: The thickness is equal to 1.67 mm.
- Weight: The weight is 2.30 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 16.25 mm
- Outline: The contour is completely smooth and does not present any kind of additional detail.
- Engraver: Ruben da Silva Carpio
Value and circulation of Andorran 1 Cent Euro Coin
Here is the table with the values and the circulation of the Andorrian cent.
2 Cents Andorra Euro Coins
Let us now move on to the next denomination, the 2 euro cents of Andorra. Also in this case the author is Ruben da Silva Carpio.
In the obverse we find the representation of the Pyrenean chamois and the bearded vulture, a bird of prey, placed high up in flight. On the left we can find the thousandth of coinage and the inscription “ANDORRA”.
All around, as with any European currency, we find the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverso there is the classic draw of the other 2 cent euro coins.
But let’s find out now the technical characteristics of this specific coin.
- Materials: Also for this coin the material used is steel plated with copper. Steel is present for 94.35% and copper for 5.65%.
- Thickness: The thickness is also the same or 1.67 mm.
- Weight: The weight is 3.06 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 18.75 mm
- Outline: The contour is characterized by an incused horizontal thread
- Engraver: Ruben da Silva Carpio
Value and circulation of Andorran 2 Cents Euro Coin
- The 2 Centesimi Andorra of 2014, despite being classified as NC, can be considered to all intents and purposes of Rare Coins, in fact their value is around 10€ in FDC.
Below the table with the values year by year:
5 Cents Andorra Euro Coins
Let’s jump immediately to the next coin which is the 5 cents Euro Andorra. Also for this third coin the author is Ruben da Silva Carpio.
In fact, the coin shows the representation of the Pyrenean roe deer at the bottom and the bearded vulture, a bird of prey, intent on flying, at the top. On the left we can see the thousandth of minting and the inscription “ANDORRA”.
All around there are the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
While on the reverse side it’s the same as the other 5-cent coins, the common side.
However, let’s take a closer look at the technical characteristics of this specific coin.
- Materials: Once again as a material we find steel plated with copper. Also in this case steel is present for 94.35% and copper for 5.65%.
- Thickness: The thickness continues to be equal to 1.67 mm.
- Weight: Weight increases slightly to 3.92g
- Diameter: The diameter is 21.25 mm
- Outline: The contour returns completely smooth
- Engraver: Ruben da Silva Carpio
Value and circulation of Andorran 5 Cents Euro Coin
For the circulation and value of Andorra’s 5-cent coins, see the table:
10 Cents Andorra Euro Coins
Let us now move on to the 10 cent Euro Andorra coin. As for this coin the author changes and it is specifically Pere Moles.
At the obverse we find the representation of the church of Santa Coloma, a village located near the river Valira, 2 km from the capital.
On the right is the thousandth of a coin and the words “ANDORRA”. All around, as usual, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the countries of the European Union.
On the other side, the face is the common one with the representation of Europe.
But let’s find out what the technical specifications of this coin are.
- Materials: The material used for this coin is Nordic Gold, 89% copper, 5% aluminium, 5% zinc and 1% tin.
- Thickness: Thickness increases to 1.93 mm
- Weight: Weight also increases to 4.10 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 19.75 mm
- Outline: The contour is grooved with thick knurling
- Engraver: Pere Moles
Value and circulation of Andorran 10 Cents Euro Coin
Here is the list, year by year, of the circulations and values of Andorra’s ten-cent coins:
20 Cents Andorra Euro Coins
The next coin to be analysed is the 20 cents Euro Andorra coin. Also for this coin the author is the same or Pere Moles.
In fact, at the Obverse we find again the representation of the church of Santa Coloma. On the right there is instead the thousandth of minting followed by the large inscription “ANDORRA”.
All around us we can find, as usual, the 12 five-pointed stars, symbol of the countries of the European Union.
The reverse is identical to all other 20-cent coins with the representation of Europe in the world.
What interests us, however, is also to understand what the technical specifications of this currency are.
- Materials: The material used is once again Nordic Gold, 89% of which is copper, 5% zinc, 5% aluminium and 1% tin.
- Thickness: The thickness is 2.14 mm.
- Weight: Weight increases significantly to 5.74 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 22.25 mm
- Outline: The contour is characterized by a wide knurling
- Engraver: Pere Moles
Value and circulation of Andorran 20 Cents Euro Coin
Value and circulation of the 20 cents of Euro from Andorra:
50 Cents Andorra Euro Coins
So we have reached the 50 Euro cents of Andorra. Also for this the author remains the same of the two previous ones, that is Pere Moles.
In fact, in this case too, the representation of the church of Santa Coloma can be found on the obverse side. On the right you can see the thousandth of minting and the inscription in capital letters “ANDORRA”.
The entire design is surrounded by 12 five-pointed stars representing European states.
On the other hand, on the reverse side, we can see the same face as the other European 50-cent coins with the representation of Europe.
But let’s see the technical particularities.
- Materials: The material for this coin also continues to be the Nordic Gold (89% copper, 1% tin, 5% aluminum and 5% zinc).
- Thickness: The thickness is equal to 2.38 mm
- Weight: Weight increases considerably to 7.80 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 24.25 mm
- Outline: The contour is grooved with thick knurling
- Engraver: Pere Moles
Value and circulation of Andorran 50 Cents Euro Coin
Below is the table of values and circulations year by year:
1 Euro Andorra Coin
Here we are with the penultimate coin in this collection. We are talking about the 1 Euro Andorra coin made by Jordi Puy Segura.
On the obverse we find the representation of Casa de la Vall, the seat of the Consell General of Andorra and the Palace of Justice.
At the bottom there is the inscription “ANDORRA” in capital letters followed at the bottom by the thousandth of minting. Around it, as usual, there are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, we are talking about the same face as the other 1 euro coins.
Technical specifications:
- Materials: For this coin we speak of a double material. The outer part is nickel-brass (copper 75% – zinc 20% – nickel 5%) while the inner part is copper-nickel (copper 75% – nickel 25%)
- Thickness: The thickness is equal to 2.33 mm
- Weight: The weight decreases slightly to 7.50 g
- Diameter: The diameter is 23.25 mm
- Outline: The contour is striped discontinuously
- Engraver: Jordi Puy Segura
Value and circulation of Andorran 1 Euro Coin
- If we talk about Rare Coins certainly the 1 Euro Andorra of 2017 is an example, its value is around 8 € in FDC
Discover the table with all the values divided by year:
2 Euro Andorra Coin
Finally, here we are with the last coin of this collection, the 2 Euro Andorra coin. Also for this coin the author is Jordi Puy Segura even if the subject is different from the previous one. Remember to look up also the Andorran commemorative 2 euro coins, they could be rarer.
In fact, at the obverse side we find the Andorran coat of arms with the Latin inscription “VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR” underneath.
On the right we can see the thousandth of minting and the words “ANDORRA”. All around, as usual, we find the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the front is the same as the other 2 Euro Andorran coins.
We conclude with the analysis of the technical characteristics of this coin
- Materials: Also for this coin we speak of a double material. The inner part is nickel-brass (copper 75% – zinc 20% – nickel 5%) while the outer part is copper-nickel (copper 75% – nickel 25%)
- Thickness: The thickness is equal to 2.20 mm
- Weight: Weight increases considerably to 8.50 g
- Diameter: The diameter also increases to 25.75 mm
- Outline: The contour is finely galvanized with the motif “2” in incuso which is followed by two five-pointed stars and a “2” alternately upside down six times.
- Engraver: Jordi Puy Segura
Value and circulation of Andorran 2 Euro Coin
- Among the two Euros of Andorra, the Rare Coins are certainly those of 2016, classified as R, and have a value of 13 € in FDC.
Below are all the values year by year:
Trial Andorran Euro coins – 2013
In 2013, when the issuance of the Euro in Andorra was authorized, before finding the final design to be minted on Andorran coins from 2014 onwards, sketches were made by Andorran Mint.
The designs for the euro coins are in fact the result of a national competition that ended on 16 April. They included wildlife, churches and frescoes. All coins were also illustrated with the year 2014, the first year of issue.
Want to see more Euro coins?
- Two pages you can’t miss: 2 Euro Commemorative Coins and Rare Euro Coins
- The precious Vatican euro coins can be seen here and also the San Marino euro coins
- Here you can see the Malta euro coins and here the Cyprus euro coins.
- Euro coins from Germany can be found here and Euro coins from Estonia and Latvia Euro Coins here.
- Euro coins from France can be found here, as well as Euro coins from Austria.
- Also of great interest are the euro coins from Greece and the euro coins of Luxembourg.
- Here you will find Lithuania Euro coins and Andorra Euro coins
- We also talked about Slovenian Euro coins and Slovakia Euro coins.
- Check also Spanish Euro Coins here and Euro Coins of Portugal here.
- The Netherlands euro coins can be found here and the Ireland euro coins here.
- All precious Monaco Euro coins are here and Belgium Euro coins here
