Euro - this is the official currency of the European Union, which appeared not long ago.In this article you will learn about the history of its occurrence, and paid special attention to the 1 euro coin.
History Euro
First, a little history: the very name of the currency - the euro - was introduced into circulation in 1995 in Madrid;and the first day of 1999 she appeared the single currency of the European Economic and Monetary Union, which is since then independent monetary unit and one of the major reserve (world) currency.Euro banknotes and coins put into circulation in 2002.They are in use in 18 countries: Germany, Italy, Spain, Luxembourg, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and so on. D.
General aspects in the design of coins
In 1996, the Council of the European Monetary Institute has announced a competition to developbetter design the common European currency, which was attended by representatives of 44 countries.The winner was Austrian artist Robert Kalina.In honor of the illustrious compatriot Austrians called today the euro "Kalina".For the euro was designed by a single character, which is based on the Greek letter "epsilon" and crosses the line it means the stability of currency.As for the reverse (the reverse side of the coin) - all of the same coin, and he points to the denomination.
Individual features coins of one euro
All coins under consideration there is the nominal figure, containing 12 stars, which means the number of eurozone countries, as well as the year of issue.However, on the obverse of each of the participating countries could put any image.So, the project of the Italians, based on the works of Leonardo da Vinci was the most graceful.Ireland has put on the coin image of the Celtic harp, the Austrians also a portrait of Mozart.The coin with the image of the great composer can be a wonderful souvenir brought from the country.Coins depicting the Europe without borders, have a certain thickness and is 100 cents.The diameter of the coin is 23.25 mm, thickness - 2,125 mm, its weight - 7.50 g
Interesting facts about the euro coins
Euro coins are common and legal tender in any country of the European Union.On minting new currency took 5 years, and its amount was 50 billion new coins.If you put them in a column, it will surpass the height of the tallest building in London's Canary Wharf at half time and the total weight of banknotes issued by, for example, France, exceeds three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower.With the introduction of the currency and any funny incidents.In Italy, it is produced and is extremely popular new model purses - "Porto euros," especially suitable for coins, which resulted in an increase in production and sales of leather goods factories.It is noteworthy that 1 euro was the only coin the Italians who did not participate in the vote for the best design, because the minister of economy alone has decided that it will be depicted by Leonardo da Vinci.The Belgians were the most conservative view on the coins of King profile.Of particular interest are the coin of 1 euro for coin, minted since their small number.Their market value exceeds the price of the auction sense set more than 100 times.For example, coins of the Vatican, which depicts Pope John Paul II, estimated at 670 million euros.Moreover, almost everyone can find a coin purse smooth yellow-white face value of 1 euro.It is believed that the owner with the help of this talisman will always be in the money.And another interesting fact (in the event of force majeure beyond the Motherland).In the words of travelers recently returned from a trip to Europe, there are some phones take 1 euro coin dvuhrublevuyu (forgive us the Eurozone countries) ...
