Germany 2 Euro Commemorative, Speyer Cathedral (Rhineland-Palatinate)
Country of Origin: Germany, Federal Republic
Year of Issue: 2012
Denomination: 2 Euro
Composition: Bimetallic: Nickel-brass plated Nickel core in Cupronickel ring
Brief Description
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.
Estimated Value
$2.50 - $4.00 in circulated condition; $6.00 - $12.00 in Uncirculated (UNC) condition.
Care Instructions
Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule to prevent oxidation. Avoid abrasive cleaning which destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges.
Mint Mark
D (Munich); other German mint marks for this issue include A, F, G, J.
Mintage & Rarity
Total mintage of approximately 30 million across all five German mints; Common.
Weight & Diameter
8.50g, 25.75mm
Edge
Fine reeded with lettering: 'EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT' followed by the Federal Eagle.
Apparent Grade
Extremely Fine (XF). Visible minor circulation wear and slight loss of original luster, but details of the cathedral remain sharp.
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.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Mint mark (some mints have lower mintage than others), luster, and lack of bag marks or scratches.
Similar Coins
Standard German 2 Euro coins (Eagle reverse) or other commemorative issues from the Bundesländer series.
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.
Notable Varieties & Errors
Deep-mirror Proof finishes exist for collectors; no major widely recognized circulation errors reported for this specific date.
Created At: 2026-06-13T00:31:51.860371