What is the common side of a euro coin?
The common side of a euro coin shows the face value and a map of Europe. It is the same in every euro country, so you can always recognise the value of a coin, no matter where it was issued.
The common side was designed by Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint. The 1, 2 and 5 cent coins show Europe's place in the world on a globe. The original 10, 20 and 50 cent coins showed the European Union as a group of separate nations, and the original €1 and €2 coins showed the Union without borders.
From 2007 the maps on the 10 cent to €2 coins were updated to show the whole of Europe instead of only the countries that were in the European Union at the time. Coins with both versions of the map are still found in circulation.
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Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most common questions about Common side.
The map on the 10 cent to €2 coins was updated in 2007 to show the whole of Europe. Older coins still show the previous map.
Yes. A €2 commemorative coin only has a special national side. The common side is the same as on a regular €2 coin.