With the growth of digital payments and the popularization of the ‘contactless’ options, the money in kind has lost protagonism in the daily lives of many Portuguese. However, some 2 € coins continue to have a value well above their facial value.
And not just for your seniority: Central errors or rare details can turn a simple currency into a collector piece.
Among the latest examples is a € 2 coin issued in France in 2001.
Apparently identical to others in circulation, this currency is distinguished by presenting anomalies in design that exponentially increase its market value.
The French currency with errors that make it valuable
The currency in question presents, in the obverse, the ‘Tree of Life’, surrounded by the French border “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”.
So far, nothing unusual. What arouses the interest of the collectors is the presence of coinage errors: the two zeros of the date “2001” stand out from the silver ring of the coin, exceeding the limit of the central gold part.
In addition, several of the crown stars also invade the golden core.
These details are crucial to the currency market value. According to the site, quoted by the Spanish site 20minutos, some of these pieces have been sold for values exceeding 700 euros.
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Why do these coins value each other?
In the numismatics market, currencies with manufacturing defects are rare, which makes them highly coveted by collectors.
The lower the number of copies with the error, the greater the appreciation.
In addition, the state of conservation also influences: coins that have never circulated or with minimal wear can reach even higher prices.
How to identify and what to make one of these coins find
To identify if you have this currency, make sure the emission date is 2001 and if the zeros are decentralized or invade the golden central zone.
Also note the crown stars: If they exceed the division between the two metals, it may be facing a rare coin.
If you have a currency with these characteristics, you can look for an assessment from a numismatics specialist, sell on specialized online platforms or resort to auctions where this type of items is highly sought after.
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