1 euro coins
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1 euro coins (€1) are made of two alloys: the inner part of cupronickel, the outer part of nickel brass. They have a diameter of 23.25 mm, a 2.33 mm thickness and a mass of 7.5 grams. The coins' edges consist of alternating segments, three smooth, three finely ribbed. All coins have a common reverse side and country-specific national sides.
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Common side of all €1 coins minted before 2007 |
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Common side of all €1 coins minted from 2007 onwards |
[edit] Current national sides
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Austria: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, famous Austrian composer.
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Belgium: Effigy and monogram of King Albert II
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Cyprus: The Idol of Pomos
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France: A stylised tree contained in a hexagon† with the national motto, Liberté, égalité, fraternité.
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Germany: Interpretation of the coat of arms of Germany, the German eagle.
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Greece: Picture of a 5th century BC four drachma coin of Athens. -->
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Ireland: The Cláirseach, a traditional Irish harp.
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Italy: Vitruvian Man, drawing by Leonardo da Vinci.
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Luxembourg: Effigy of Grand Duke Henri
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Malta: The Maltese Cross
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Monaco: Effigy of Prince Albert II
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Netherlands: Portrait of Queen Beatrix, her title vertically shown as in the former gulden coin.
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Slovenia: Primož Trubar and the inscription Stati inu obstati (to stand and withstand)
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Spain: Effigy of King Juan Carlos I
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Vatican: Effigy of Pope Benedict XVI |
[edit] Notes
† As France is broadly hexagonal, l'hexagone is often used as slang to refer to France.
[edit] Former national sides
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Monaco: Effigies of Prince Rainier III and Prince Albert II
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Vatican City: Effigy of Pope John Paul II
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Vatican City: Issued during the period of Sede vacante. Insignia of the Apostolic Chamber and the coat of arms of the Cardinal Chamberlain.
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[edit] Future national sides
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Latvia: Latvian maiden
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Lithuania: The Vytis, the Coat of arms of Lithuania
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Slovakia: The Coat of arms of Slovakia, the Double Cross on Three Hills. |
[edit] External links
- National sides of €1 coins. European Central Bank. Retrieved on 2006-04-17.
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