German 2 Euro Commemorative Coin (Hamburg - St. Michael's Church)

Germany · 2008

A bimetallic commemorative 2 Euro coin featuring the St. Michael's Church in Hamburg on the national side and the standard map of Europe on the common side.

Country: Germany
Year: 2008
Denomination: 2 Euro
Grade: Fine to Very Fine, showing minor circulation wear on the highest points.

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Overview

A bimetallic commemorative 2 Euro coin featuring the St. Michael's Church in Hamburg on the national side and the standard map of Europe on the common side.

Historical significance

Part of the German 'Bundesländer' (Federal States) commemorative series, honoring the state of Hamburg and showcasing its most famous landmark, the St. Michael's Church (Michel).

Obverse (front)

Depicts the St. Michael's Church in Hamburg with the word 'HAMBURG' below it, surrounded by the issuing state inscription 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND', the year '2008', the mint mark 'J', and the 12 EU stars.

Reverse (back)

Features the common geographical representation of the European continent showing the EU before the 2004 expansion, with the numeral '2' and the word 'EURO' overlaid.

Estimated value

$2.50 to $5.00 in circulated condition

What drives this coin's value

Condition grade, presence of mint errors, and collector demand for specific state mint mark combinations.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine, showing minor circulation wear on the highest points.

Mintage & rarity

Common, part of a multi-million mintage across various German mints for the 2008 series.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for correct bimetallic magnetic properties (the outer ring is non-magnetic while the inner core is slightly magnetic due to its composition), precise weight, and crisp details.