How are euro coins different from euro bills?

While the side of the euro coins depicting three different maps of Europe is common to all 12 countries, the country- specific reverse side features designs which reflect each member country’s national identity. All of the banknotes and coins are legal tender in any member country of the euro area.

Are euros bills or coins?

Euro Bank Notes and Coins There are seven euro banknotes and eight euro coins. The bank note denominations are €5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500, while the euro coin denominations are 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, €1, and €2.

Is all euro money the same?

All banknotes are the same throughout the entire eurozone; there are no different designs for different countries, unlike the euro coins. One side of each coin is the same in all euro countries. The other side is different since each country who mints the coins inserts a symbol relating to that country.

Is there a 1 Euro coin?

The 1 euro coin (€1) is a euro coin with a value of one euro. It is made of two alloys: the inner part of cupronickel, the outer part of nickel brass. All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.

What is on the 1 euro coin?

A double portrait of HSH Prince Rainier III and HSH Hereditary Prince Albert appears on the €1 coin. The 10, 20 and 50-cent coins depict the Prince’s seal. The coat of arms of the Sovereign Princes of Monaco is shown on the 1, 2 and 5-cent coins.

How many different 1 euro coins are there?

eight different denominations
The euro coin series comprises eight different denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent, €1 and €2. The euro coins have a common side and a national side. The national side indicates the issuing country. The common sides of the coins were designed by Mr Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint.

How many euro cents are in a euro?

100 cents
One euro is made up of 100 cents. Coins are minted in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros. Milled edges make it easier for the visually impaired to recognise different coin values.

Are euro coins different for each country?

The eight denominations of euro coins vary in size, weight, colour and thickness depending on their values. Unlike banknotes, which are the same in all euro-area countries, the coins have one common side and one country-specific side.

What do the different euro coins illustrate?

The 10, 20 and 50 cents illustrate the Union as a group of nations. The 1 and 2 euro coins illustrate a Europe without frontiers. Only islands of over 2500km2 and archipelagos of over 5000km2 were included in the design.

What is the difference between a €1 and €2 coin?

The coins of €1 and €2 are bi-metalic and their counterfeiting becomes extremely difficult, while lettering has been engraved around the edge of the €2 coin.

Is it possible to collect coins in Euro?

The collecting of coins in Euro can without doubt be a very fascinating activity. The different coins of the European Union in fact, besides varying among them for those that are the denominations (1€, 2€, 0,50€ etc.) also vary from State to State. Specifically, these coins have two faces or two sides.

What are the different denominations of euro currency?

Euro banknotes are produced in seven different denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. Each denomination has a distinct color and size to assist in identification.