2 Euro Commemorative Coin (Lower Saxony / Niedersachsen)

Germany · 2014

A bimetallic 2 Euro commemorative coin issued by Germany in 2014, featuring St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, on the national side and the standard map of Europe on the common side.

Country: Germany
Year: 2014
Denomination: 2 Euro

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Overview

A bimetallic 2 Euro commemorative coin issued by Germany in 2014, featuring St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, on the national side and the standard map of Europe on the common side.

Historical significance

This coin is part of the German 'Bundesländer' (Federal States) commemorative series, which highlights a specific landmark or cultural symbol from each of Germany's 16 federal states. St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a masterpiece of Ottonian architecture.

Obverse (front)

The national side features a detailed depiction of St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony. Above the church is the year '2014' and to the right is the mint mark 'D'. Below the building is the inscription 'NIEDERSACHSEN' and the designer's initials or mint mark elements.

Reverse (back)

The common side (facing value side) displays a geographical map of Europe spanning across the inner circle and outer ring, accompanied by the denomination '2 EURO' and the word 'EURO', with twelve stars on the right side of the outer ring.

Estimated value

$2.50 - $5.00 in circulated condition, $5.00 - $15.00 in uncirculated or BU condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, presence of mint errors, and collector demand for the German Bundesländer series.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with minor bag marks typical of circulation.

Mintage & rarity

Common commemorative with a total mintage of around 30 million across all German mints (the 'D' mint mark represents Munich)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct bimetallic weight (8.5g), precise magnetic properties (the outer ring is non-ferrous/weakly magnetic, the core is magnetic), and sharp details on the architectural engraving.

Notable varieties & errors

Standard circulating business strikes and collector mint set issues (Proof or Brilliant Uncirculated) from various German mint marks (A, D, F, G, J).

Similar coins

Other 2 Euro commemorative coins from the German Federal States series featuring different German landmarks.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves or bare, clean hands. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishing to preserve the original mint finish and value. Store in a dry, inert environment such as an archival coin flip or capsule.