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Cyprus · 2017

Paphos 2017, European Capital of Culture

The Cyprus 2017 €2 commemorative coin "Paphos 2017, European Capital of Culture" has a mintage of 430,000 coins.

CountryCyprus
Year2017
FeaturePaphos 2017, European Capital of Culture
Issue dateSeptember 2017
Mintage430,000 coins Rare
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 177 of 490 by rarity

Description (ECB)

The design shows the ‘Paphos Ancient Odeon’, a small amphiteatre dating back to the 2nd century AD. Nowadays it is used in the summer for musical theatrical performances and it will be the venue of a number of events to be held within the program of ‘Paphos 2017, European Capital of Culture’. The issuing country’s name ‘ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the phrase ‘Πάφος 2017, Πολιτιστική πρωτεύουσα Ευρώπης’ (i.e. Paphos 2017, European capital of Culture) are inscribed on the inner part of the national side of the coin. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2017

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FAQ

Mintage: Cyprus 2017?

The Cyprus 2017 €2 commemorative coin "Paphos 2017, European Capital of Culture" has a mintage of 430,000 coins.

Which 2 euro coins are valuable?

Mostly low mintage issues, for example from Monaco, the Vatican or San Marino, and mint errors. A low mintage alone does not guarantee a high price.