2014 Irish 2 Euro
Ireland
2014
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Specifications
| Country | Ireland |
| Years Minted | 2014 |
| Composition | Outer ring: copper-nickel; Center: nickel brass |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Lettered with inscription |
Design
Obverse
Features the Irish harp and a design commemorating the 30th anniversary of the EU flag.
Reverse
Depicts a map of Europe with the denomination 2 EURO.
History & Notable Facts
The 2014 Irish 2 Euro coin was the first from Ireland to commemorate the EU flag's adoption, marking its 30th anniversary in 1985.
That design choice put the 12 gold stars front and center on the reverse, a straightforward nod to European unity without the usual national flourishes. Ireland's mint struck it with the standard bi-metallic composition: an outer ring of copper-alloyed nickel and a center of nickel-brass. Production numbers aren't precisely documented, but it circulated widely across the eurozone.
The edge inscription reads "ÉIRE" followed by the year, a simple touch that collectors sometimes overlook. As for myths, no, it won't bring you closer to Brussels bureaucracy.
It's just a coin.
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