{"id":17741,"date":"2024-08-12T09:33:03","date_gmt":"2024-08-12T07:33:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/?p=17741"},"modified":"2025-02-17T18:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T17:47:07","slug":"2024-cyprus-20-years-of-cyprus-membership-in-the-european-union","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-cyprus\/2024-cyprus-20-years-of-cyprus-membership-in-the-european-union\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 – Cyprus – 20 years of Cyprus’ membership in the European Union"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

This two-euro coin, issued by Cyprus in 2024, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cyprus’ accession to the European Union. In 2004, ten countries, including Cyprus, joined the EU. This commemoration highlights the strategic importance of Cyprus in the Union.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features a stylised representation of Cyprus, evoking dynamism and growth through vertical lines. In addition, a map of Europe in the background illustrates the integration of Cyprus into the EU. The inscriptions \u201c2004-2024\u201d mark these two decades. Around the central design, the twelve stars of the EU symbolise unity and harmony among the Member States. Furthermore, the contrast between the nickel of the inner part and the brass of the outer part accentuates the details of the design, highlighting its visual and symbolic importance.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

In conclusion, this two-euro coin strongly symbolises Cyprus\u2019 commitment to European ideals. It represents a milestone in the island\u2019s history and highlights its active role in promoting European unity. Furthermore, this coin is a celebration of a historical milestone. Therefore, it also affirms Cyprus\u2019 European identity, thus underlining its continued solidarity within the EU.<\/p>\n\n

Rarity<\/h2>\n\n

The European Central Bank has confirmed that this coin was issued in only 7,000 copies in Proof, making it, as of today in 2025, the rarest coin. No UNC coins have been put into circulation.<\/p>\n\n

Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"Cyprus\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>November 27, 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>7.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a07.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a00<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>\u00a00<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Georgios Stamatopoulos<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>To be defined on EUR-Lex<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction This two-euro coin, issued by Cyprus in 2024, celebrates the 20th anniversary of Cyprus’ accession to the European Union. In 2004, ten countries, including Cyprus, joined the EU. This commemoration highlights the strategic importance […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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