Repubblica Italiana TYE

Issuance year - 2012, January

Ten Years of Euro Banknotes and Coins - TYE 

In the foreground the third coin sent by Jose, from Murcia, Spain. The missing Italian TYE coin, together with 2 more UNC in exchange for 3 commemorative portuguese UNC coins. 
Joint issue for all EURO countries in 2012: On 1 January 2002, euro banknotes and coins were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union. The introduction of the euro cash was an unprecedented challenge, but it went smoothly, and billions of banknotes and coins started to circulate in a matter of days. Five more Member States adopted the euro in later years, so a total of 17 Member States – and 332 million people – use the currency as of 2011. 

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aa Issuing volume: 15.000.000

TYE - 10th anniversary of euro banknotes and coins

Issued year - 2012, February

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"Ten years ago, on 1 January 2002, euro banknotes and coins were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union. The introduction of the euro cash was an unprecedented challenge, but it went smoothly, and billions of banknotes and coins started to circulate in a matter of days. Five more Member States have adopted the euro in recent years, so a total of 17 Member States – and 332 million people – now use the currency. It has become a symbol of Europe, and the banknotes and coins have become a part of our daily lives."

The original desing symbolises the way in which the euro has become a true global player over the past ten years, as well as its importance in day-to-day life, with various aspects being depicted: ordinary people (the family of four), trade (the ship), industry (the factory) and energy (the wind power stations).

Issuing volume: 500.000