The use of money in kind has become less frequent in the daily life of the Portuguese. Between digital payments, instant transfers, and contactless cards, the simple gesture of counting coins seems to many of the past. However, some 2 € coins forgotten in their pockets or stored in a bottle continue to arouse great interest, and may be worth much more than you think.
According to the 20minutos website, a € 2 coin issued in France in 2001 is gaining prominence between collectors due to a set of unusual coinage errors.
A seemingly banal currency with unique details
According to the same source, this currency presents, in the obverse, the design of the “tree of life”, a symbol that represents continuity and growth, surrounded by the French border “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité”.
What differentiates this piece are the errors of manufacture, visible above all in the numbering of the date “2001”.
Writes the 20Minutos that the two zeros of the date exceed the silver ring and invade the central golden part of the coin, something that should not happen.
Crown stars also invade the central zone
Adds the publication that, in addition to the decentralized date, also some of the European crown stars are printed irregularly, extending into the golden core, another rare and valued detail in the numismatics market.
These errors, even discreet, are highly sought by collectors, precisely because they are the result of faults in usual industrial processes.
Why do these coins value so much?
It refers to the same source that, in the universe of numismatics, the rarer a coinage error, the greater its market value.
These anomalies occur accidentally and are generally corrected quickly, which reduces the number of defective specimens.
Thus, a currency with a well -identified error and in good condition can reach values far greater than its facial value.
Copies have already been sold for more than 700 euros
According to Etsy.com, quoted by, some of these rare coins of 2 euros issued in France have already been sold for values exceeding 700 euros.
The value may vary depending on the conservation of the part, the sharpness of errors and demand at the time of sale. Coins without circulation, known as “flower”, are the most valued.
How to know if you have one of these coins?
To identify this rare variant, it is necessary to observe the currency carefully. Confirm that the emission date is 2001 and make sure the zeros are decentralized or invade the golden circle.
Also note if any of the crown stars passes the division line between the silver ring and the golden center. These signs may indicate that it is facing a special copy.
What to do if you find a rare currency
If you identify a currency with these characteristics, you can use a specialized evaluator or look for numismatics groups that offer guidance.
There are also specialized sales platforms where you can list coins for auction or direct selling, often with interested international buyers.
Regardless of the final value, these 2 € coins are increasingly seen as small pieces of history and as a form of alternative investment, especially when they come up with errors that are difficult to replicate.
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