National side of the new commemorative 2-euro coin intended for circulation and issued by Cyprus

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins (1). In accordance with the Council conclusions of 10 February 2009  (2), euro-area Member States and countries that have concluded a monetary agreement with the European Union providing for the issuing of euro coins are allowed to issue commemorative euro coins intended for circulation, provided that certain conditions are met, particularly that only the 2-euro denomination is used. These coins have the same technical characteristics as other 2-euro coins, but their national face features a commemorative design that is highly symbolic in national or European terms.

Issuing country: Cyprus

Subject of commemoration: 20 years since the Accession of Cyprus to the European Union

Description of the design: The design depicts Cyprus as a power of creation and development within the European environment, symbolized by the building of the European Commission in Brussels. The globe of the Earth is also shown, symbolizing the geopolitical importance of Cyprus and its contribution to peace and wellbeing of nations. The issuing country’s name “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ - KIBRIS” and the dates “2004-2024” are inscribed at the bottom of the design. Additionally, the phrase “20 ΧΡΌΝΙΑ ΑΠΌ ΤΗΝ ΈΝΤΑΞΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΎΠΡΟΥ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΉ ΈΝΩΣΗ” (i.e. 20 years since the accession of Cyprus to the European Union) is inscribed in circle around the design.

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estimated number of coins to be issued: 7 000

Date of issue: Fourth quarter of 2024

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(1)  See OJ C 373, 28.12.2001, p. 1 for the national faces of all the coins issued in 2002.

(2)  See the conclusions of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council of 10 February 2009 and the Commission Recommendation of 19 December 2008 on common guidelines for the national sides and the issuance of euro coins intended for circulation (OJ L 9, 14.1.2009, p. 52).