2 euro cent coin

2 euro cent

European Union[1]
Value	0.02 euro
Mass	3.06 g
Diameter	18.75 mm
Thickness	1.67 mm
Edge	Smooth with continuous groove
Composition	Copper-plated steel
Years of minting	Since 1999
Obverse
Design	Numerous variations, see below.
Designer	Various
Design date	Various
Reverse
Design	Globe with the EU-15 highlighted next to the denomination shown in Latin characters
Designer	Luc Luycx
Design date	2002

The 2 euro cent coin (€0.02) has a value of one-fiftieth of a euro and is composed of copper-plated steel. All euro coins have a common reverse and country-specific (national) obverse. The coin has been used since 2002 and was not redesigned in 2007 as were the higher-value coins.