Ireland €2 10 Years of Economic and Monetary Union 2009 — Value and Rarity

Let's move on to the second coin in this collection. We are talking about the €2 Commemorative coin from Ireland minted in 2009 for the 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union.

On the Obverse, we can immediately observe a rather characteristic and unique design. It features a stylized man depicted next to the Euro symbol. This indicates that the Euro represents the final stage of an economic and financial evolution for European citizens.

It is noteworthy that the design was chosen directly by European citizens through an online competition.

At the top, the inscription “éıʀe” is engraved, while at the bottom, it reads “AEA 1999-2009 EMU” (Aontas Eacnamaíochta Airgeadaíochta). Above the year “2009”, the initials of the designer ‘ΓΣ' are also present.

Surrounding the design are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

As for the Reverse, it features the Common Side which is the same for all €2 coins.

The coin is included in the FS Division Set and in FS Capsule.

Value:

• The value of the €2 Commemorative coin from Ireland minted in 2009 for the 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €2.50.