2 Euro - UNESCO World Heritage Site: Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada

Spain · 2011

A bi-metallic commemorative 2 Euro coin depicting the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, Granada.

Country: Spain
Year: 2011
Denomination: 2 Euro
Metal: Bi-metallic: copper-nickel centerpiece in nickel-brass ring

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Overview

A bi-metallic commemorative 2 Euro coin depicting the Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, Granada.

Historical significance

This is the second coin in Spain's UNESCO World Heritage commemorative series. It honors the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín in Granada, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and a UNESCO site since 1984.

Obverse (front)

The inner circle shows the Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones) in the Alhambra, Granada. The word 'ESPAÑA' and the year '2011' are on the left. The mint mark is on the right. The 12 stars of the EU are on the outer ring.

Reverse (back)

Standard common 2 Euro map design showing a map of Europe, with '2 EURO' denomination, lines, and stars. Designed by Luc Luycx.

Estimated value

$2.50 to $4.00 in circulated condition; $6.00 to $12.00 in Uncirculated (UNC) condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition is the primary factor. Circulated examples are generally worth face value or slightly more. Uncirculated (UNC) examples carry a higher premium for collectors.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (VF). The coin shows significant surface wear, scratches, and darkening/patina from circulation, but all major details remain visible.

Mintage & rarity

Total mintage of 4,000,000. Relatively common, but sought after by commemorative Euro collectors.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties (the center is slightly magnetic, the ring is not). Verify the edge lettering quality and the crispness of the 'M' mint mark. Weight should be exactly 8.5g.

Notable varieties & errors

No major die varieties or errors are widely documented for this specific 2011 issue beyond standard minor strike anomalies.

Similar coins

It is frequently confused with the regular Spanish 2 Euro coin featuring King Juan Carlos I or subsequent Spanish UNESCO commemoratives (e.g., Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba 2010).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only to avoid skin oils reacting with the metal. Store in a PVC-free coin holder or capsule. Do not clean or polish as this removes the coin's original surface luster.