5 euro cent coin

5 euro cent

European Union[1]
Value	0.05 euro
Mass	3.92 g
Diameter	21.25 mm
Thickness	1.67 mm
Edge	Smooth
Composition	Copper-covered steel
Years of minting	1999–present
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 5 euro cent coin (€0.05) has a value of one twentieth of a euro and is composed of copper-covered steel. All euro coins have a common reverse and country-specific (national) obverse. The coin has been used since 2002 and was not re-designed in 2007 as was the case with the higher-value coins.