A quick glance in your wallet could reveal a hidden treasure. Some euro coins are highly sought after by collectors, whether due to minting errors or limited editions. Here’s a selection of coins that could be worth a small fortune:
Rare 2-euro coins
German 2-euro note (2008): A map of Europe without borders was mistakenly minted on only 30,000 coins. This rare error is a sought-after find for collectors and continues to increase in value.
Spain 2-euro note (2012): To mark the 10th anniversary of the euro, Spain issued millions of coins, including larger European stars. There were 70,000 to 100,000 of these rare pieces. These coins are now worth significantly more than their face value.
Monaco 2-euro note (2007): This limited edition coin featuring Grace Kelly was minted in only 20,000 copies and can be worth over 1,000 euros.
Other prestigious euro coins
Vatican 2 Euro (2004): This coin celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Vatican. It is limited to 85,000 pieces and can fetch up to 100 euros.
San Marino 2 Euro (2005): With only 130,000 coins minted, this coin has a value of around 120 euros.
Finnish 2 euro (2004): A coin celebrating EU enlargement. With a mintage of 1 million coins, it can be worth up to 60 euros.
Italian 1 cent (2002): A rare 1 cent coin, mistakenly minted the size of a 2 cent coin, now fetches a price of 6,000 euros, making it a true collector’s item.
How to identify valuable coins:
To determine a coin’s value, pay attention to the year of minting, minting errors, and limited mintage. If you find one of these treasures, it’s best to have it appraised by a numismatist. Keep your eyes peeled—your next lucky find could land right in your wallet!