Italy 2€ XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin 2006 (coin photo)
Italy 2€ XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin 2006 — commemorative coin

Italy · 2006 · 2 Euro

Italy €2 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin 2006 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Italy's 2006 €2 commemorative XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin 2006

2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin — obverse of the coin
2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin

2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin — obverse of the coin

We come to a coin that evokes Italian sports. In particular, this coin, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2006, was minted to commemorate the XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin.

On the Obverse, the coin features the depiction of an athlete during a skiing descent. In the background, the Mole Antonelliana is represented, the symbol of the city of Turin, with the word TORINO at its base.

To the right of the Mole is the monogram of the Italian Republic, and just below it is the mintmark. On the right side of the coin, the year of minting appears along with the signature of the designer. Above the skier, the inscription “WINTER GAMES” is displayed. Surrounding the design are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

Coin specifications

Country Italy
Periodo Unione Europea (dal 2002)
Coin type Commemorative coin
Subject XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin
Denomination 2 euro
Year 2006
Edge
‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' 2 euro coin edge: repeating 2 and five-pointed star pattern
Bordo
Finemente Rigato 2 euro coin edge: repeating 2 and five-pointed star pattern
Material Bimetallica. Parte esterna: rame-nichel; parte interna tre strati: nichel-ottone, nichel, nichel-ottone.
Diameter 25,75 mm
Forma Rotonda
Allineamento (0°)
Thickness 2,20 mm
Weight 8,5 g , interno 4,5g

Mintage and rarity

YearMintMintageNotes
2006Roma40.000.0002006 · CC · Roma · R · · · 40.000.000

Market value

Value: The value of the 2 Euro Winter Games coin from Turin is €2.62.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the 2006 Italy XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €2.50. Mintage: 2006 · CC · Roma · R · · · 40.000.000.

What is the mintage of the 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin coin?

Catalog mintage: 2006 · CC · Roma · R · · · 40.000.000.

Is the 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin €2 rare?

Catalog rarity CC — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.

Where was the 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin coin minted?

Mint listed on this page: Roma.

What year is the XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin coin from?

Issue year: 2006.

Where can I find all Italian commemoratives?

In the Italy pillar catalog: /euro-coins/italy/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2006 XX Winter Olympic Games in Turin €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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