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Italy · 2009
200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth
The Italy 2009 €2 commemorative coin "200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth" has a mintage of 2,000,000 coins.
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Year | 2009 |
| Feature | 200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth |
| Issue date | October 2009 |
| Mintage | 2,000,000 coins Common |
Mintage compared
Median mintage of all issues: 750,000
Rank 379 of 490 by rarity
Description (ECB)
The coin depicts a hand reading an open book by touch. The index finger points at a vertical inscription ‘LOUIS BRAILLE 1809-2009’ and two birds in flight above the hand symbolise freedom of knowledge. The monogram of the Italian Republic, ‘RI’, is at the top right, while the mint mark ‘R’ is at the bottom right. Braille’s name is written under the book in the alphabet that he invented. At the very bottom are the initials ‘MCC’ of the artist Maria Carmela Colaneri. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring.
Source: European Central Bank, €2 commemorative coin pages. Texts quoted as published. ECB 2009
This coin in other languages
Deutsch: 200. Jahrestag der Geburt von Louis BraiItaliano: bicentenario della nascita di Louis BraiFrançais: bicentenaire de la naissance de Louis BrEspañol: Segundo centenario del nacimiento de LouNederlands: 200ste verjaardag van de geboorte van LoSuomi: Louis Braillen syntymän 200. vuosipäiväPortuguês: Bicentenário do nascimento de Louis Brai
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FAQ
Mintage: Italy 2009?
The Italy 2009 €2 commemorative coin "200th anniversary of Louis Braille’s birth" has a mintage of 2,000,000 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.