The value of many 2-euro coins has risen sharply, sometimes reaching 80,000 euros. For example, coin collectors from all over the world highly value Vatican coins for several reasons.
A real Internet craze has gripped the population of Europe because of… “unusual” 2-euro coins. In January 2019, there was an Ebay auction sold one coin for 80,000 euros, and just a month later, in February 2019, two more were put up for sale, at 60,000 euros.
It is worth noting that over the past 5 years, our editorial office has received more than 200 letters offering to buy these coins. 🙂
They choose them for their rarity. Some coins depict Pope John Paul II of the Vatican, who is one of the most famous figures in the history of Christianity. These coins are quite popular in the US market.
The obverse of this coin depicts St. Peter's Basilica surrounded by the outline of the Vatican City. On the left side of the composition is the inscription “75 ANNO DELLO SATO” (in Latin: 75 years for the country), which tells about the founding of the state in the period from 1929 to 2004. The coin costs 155 euros.
A costly mistake
The Lithuanian currency (Žuvintas) has risen significantly in price due to an error made by its manufacturers. The error is located inside the edge of the coin, as the inscription “DIEVS * SVĖTI * LATVIJU” (God bless Latvia) refers to the Latvian series of 2 euro coins.
At first, the coin could be purchased for nine euros. Currently the price is over 1500 euros. The top of the coin depicts a flock of birds flying over the largest swamp in Lithuania.
Which coin has risen sharply in price?
The most expensive 2 euro coin is the 2007 Grace Kelly coin. It was the rarest commemorative coin between 2007 and 2014 (20,000 minted). It became one of the main catalysts for the increase in the value of rare 2 euro coins. The coin came into circulation in memory of the famous Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly in 2007. About ten years ago, collectors bought these coins for 120 euros. Now the cost has reached 5,000 euros or more. Princess Grace Kelly of Monaco was the wife of Prince Rainier III.
Residents of the USA and Monaco adored Grace Kelly. She was a popular American actress, best known for High Noon (1952), and her role in Hillbilly Gilt (1954) earned her an Oscar nomination. The obverse of the coin depicts Princess Grace Kelly (1929-1982). To the right of the composition is the country of origin “MONACO”, and just above – the year of production “2007”. Under the princess's hair are the initials of the coin's designer “RBBaron”.
“Wrong Euros” worth 60,000
A real Internet craze has gripped the population of Europe because of… “unusual” 2-euro coins. In January 2019, there was an Ebay auction sold one coin for 80,000 euros, and just a month later, in February 2019, two more were put up for sale, at 60,000 euros.
After the successful sale of the coin for 80,000, the Greeks also enthusiastically joined the game of “find the wrong coin.” Over the past few days, Greek residents, sellers and buyers have been auctioning off their “finds” in hopes of reaping thousands in profits. It is noteworthy that the coin was sold literally immediately. At the same time, the description of the “wrong coin” was enough to convince collectors of its exclusivity, since its owner stated that he was selling “without guarantee or return.”
It is worth noting that over the past 5 years, our editorial office has received more than 200 letters offering to buy these coins. 🙂
After the successful sale of the coin for 80,000, the Greeks also enthusiastically joined the game of “find the wrong coin.” Over the past few days, Greek residents, sellers and buyers have been auctioning off their “finds” in hopes of reaping thousands in profits. It is noteworthy that the coin was sold literally immediately. At the same time, the description of the “wrong coin” was enough to convince collectors of its exclusivity, since its owner stated that he was selling “without guarantee or return.”
It is worth noting that over the past 5 years, our editorial office has received more than 200 letters offering to buy these coins. 🙂
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