Germany 2 Euro Commemorative, Speyer Cathedral (Rhineland-Palatinate)

Germany, Federal Republic · 2012

A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring Germany's Speyer Cathedral, part of the 'Federal States' (Bundesländer) series.

Country: Germany, Federal Republic
Year: 2012
Denomination: 2 Euro
Metal: Bimetallic: Nickel-brass plated Nickel core in Cupronickel ring

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Overview

A bimetallic 2 Euro coin featuring Germany's Speyer Cathedral, part of the 'Federal States' (Bundesländer) series.

Historical significance

This coin is the seventh in a series of 16 commemorative 2 Euro coins, each representing one of Germany's federal states. It honors Rhineland-Palatinate by depicting Speyer Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest preserved Romanesque church in the world.

Obverse (front)

Depicts the Speyer Cathedral with the year 2012 above and 'RHEINLAND-PFALZ' below. The outer ring features the 12 stars of the European Union and the mint mark 'D'.

Reverse (back)

Common European side showing a map of Europe, the denomination '2' and the word 'EURO', designed by Luc Luycx.

Estimated value

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

What drives this coin's value

Mint mark (some mints have lower mintage than others), luster, and lack of bag marks or scratches.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF). Visible minor circulation wear and slight loss of original luster, but details of the cathedral remain sharp.

Mintage & rarity

Total mintage of approximately 30 million across all five German mints; Common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for crisp edge lettering and the correct weight of 8.5g. Counterfeits often have blurry details in the cathedral windows and magnetic properties that differ from genuine bimetallic cores.