Obverse. Photo © Central Bank of Cyprus
  • 2 Euro 2024, Cyprus, 20th Anniversary of Cyprus's Accession to the European Union
  • 2 Euro 2024, Cyprus, 20th Anniversary of Cyprus's Accession to the European Union
Description

The 20th anniversary of Cyprus's accession to the European Union marks two decades since the island nation joined the EU on May 1, 2004. This milestone celebrates Cyprus's integration into the European community, benefiting from economic growth, trade, and enhanced political cooperation. As a member state, Cyprus adopted EU policies and standards, contributing to regional stability and development. The anniversary also highlights the progress made in bridging cultural and economic gaps between Cyprus and other European nations, while reflecting on ongoing challenges, such as the unresolved division of the island. It serves as an opportunity to reaffirm Cyprus's commitment to the European project and its values of unity, democracy, and prosperity.

Obverse

Depicts a map of the island of Cyprus, accompanied by the state name in Greek and Turkish, along with the Earth’s globe, the European Commission building in Brussels, the 12 stars of the European Union flag, and the years "2004-2024." The phrase "20 YEARS SINCE THE ACCESSION OF CYPRUS TO THE EUROPEAN UNION" is inscribed in a circular format. The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer ring.

Engraver: Georgios Stamatopoulos

20 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ AΠΟ THΝ ENTAΞH ΤΗΣ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΗ ΕΝΩΣΗ
KYΠPOΣ
KIBRIS
2004–2024

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.”

2 EURO
LL

Edge

The sequence "2 ΕΥΡΩ 2 EURO" repeated twice (2 EURO in Greek and Turkish)

2 ΕΥΡΩ 2 EURO 2 ΕΥΡΩ 2 EURO

2 Euro

20th Anniversary of Cyprus's Accession to the European Union

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Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Circulating)
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Bank of Greece

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