Malta 2 Euro 2012: Rare Error Coin (Constitution of Malta - Representatives of the Majority) 1887 - 2012 photo no. 29 Bimetallic alloy Central ring of copper and nickel plated with nickel. Nickel-plated brass band Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse: Non-reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Obverse: Description: Constitution of Malta - Representatives of the Majority 1887 - 2012 Representation of the Majority MALTA Edge inscription: '2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠' Designers: Luc Luycx Obverse: Below the center of the coin is a group of men, above in the background is the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta; In the rim: MALTA - MAJORITY REPRESENTATION 1887 (Malta - majority representation 1887); at the bottom, the year of issue: 2012, concavely etched; along the edge, a ring of twelve five-pointed stars – the symbol of the European Union. The date 2012, struck at the bottom of the coin, is difficult to read, and the numerals are distorted. The 12 stars on the outer edge of the coin are distorted and barely visible, and some stars are missing. In addition, two wide outer grooves in a rectangular, conical shape run through the partial center of the coin and the upper edge. Two additional small scratches in the shape of short cones run through the partial center of the coin and the lower edge. There are two additional minor scratches in the shape of short cones on the lower outer edge of the coin, on the right and left sides, as well as on the upper edge of the coin, on the right and left sides. All the grooves and cracks were created by the movement of the press punch and the striking of the coin under enormous pressure. The coin's shape has been partially altered. Reverse of the coin: the center core of the coin is separated from the outer ring. The outer edge of the coin is distorted. The arrangement of six stars and six vertical lines above the inscription EURO is missing. The arrangement of six stars and six vertical lines below the inscription EURO is missing. The map of Europe at the bottom is damaged and incomplete (some countries are missing). The number 2 is partially distorted. Three deep, narrow cracks run centrally through the center of the coin and the outer edge. The coin was struck with a punch under high pressure, altering its shape. Malta 2 Euro 2015: Rare Coin Destrukt Bimetallic Alloy Central ring of copper and nickel plated with nickel. Band made of nickel-plated brass Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Non-reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Edge Inscription: '2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠ 2✠✠' Designers: Noel Galea Bason, Luc Luycx (initials LL below the letter O in EURO on the reverse) Obverse: In the center, an eight-pointed Maltese cross; on the upper rim, divided by the arms of the cross, the inscription: MALTA; The year of issue is on the lower rim; along the edge is a ring of twelve five-pointed stars – the symbol of the European Union. The numerals are distorted. The 12 stars on the outer edge of the coin are distorted and barely visible, and some stars are missing. In addition, two wide outer grooves, rectangular and conical, run through the partial center of the coin and the upper edge. Two wide outer grooves, rectangular and conical, also run through the partial center of the coin and the lower edge. There are two additional minor scratches in the shape of short cones on the lower outer edge of the coin, on the right and left sides, as well as on the upper edge of the coin, on the right and left sides. All grooves and cracks were caused by the movement of the press punch and the coin being minted under enormous pressure. The coin's shape has been partially altered. Reverse of the coin: The coin's center core is separated from the outer ring. The coin's outer edge is distorted. The numeral 2 is partially distorted. Two deep, narrow cracks run centrally through the coin's center and the outer edge. The coin was struck with a die under high pressure, altering its shape. A very interesting coin for collectors. Netherlands 2 Euro 2013: Rare Destructed Coin Photo No. 31 Queen Beatrix's Abdication Bimetallic alloy Central ring made of copper and nickel. Nickel-plated brass ring Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse orientation: Non-reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Edge inscription: Reeded with a concave inscription: 2 euro edge GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS * (God Be with Us) Designers: Pannos Goutzemisis, Luc Luycx (initials LL below the letter O in EURO on the reverse) Mint: Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt (Royal Dutch Mint), Utrecht (mintmark behind the date 2013 on the obverse, before the date 2013 the symbol of mint director Brouwer – sails) Obverse: In the center of the coin, the head of Queen Beatrix facing left; on the left side In the background, the head of Prince Willem-Alexander faces left; at the top, a royal crown divides the inscription on the left edge: WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE (William Alexander, Prince of Orange) and on the right edge: BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN (Beatrice, Queen of the Netherlands); on the bottom edge, in two lines, the date: 28 JANUARI / 2013 (January 28, 2013); a ring of pearls surrounds the inscriptions; along the edge, twelve five-pointed stars – the symbol of the European Union. Additionally, three narrow outer grooves run through the partial center of the coin and the upper edge. All grooves and cracks were created by the movement of the press punch and the striking of the coin under enormous pressure. The coin's shape has been partially modified. Reverse of the coin: The core of the coin is separated from the outer ring. The outer edge of the coin is Distorted. The number 2 is partially distorted. Two deep, wide cracks run centrally through the coin's center and the outer edge. The coin was struck with a high-pressure die, which altered its shape. A very interesting coin for collectors. Period: European Union Photo No. 43 Currency: Euro mint blank Denomination: 2 euro Year: 2005 Bimetallic alloy. Medium nickel brass plated with nickel. Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Non-reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Obverse: The coin core and outer ring are blank, without symbols or date. The central core of the disc is separated from the outer ring. Four short and very deep slits run diagonally through the center of the coin and the outer ring. All grooves were created during the pressing and minting process under enormous pressure. Reverse: The coin core and outer ring are blank, without symbols or date. The central core of the disc is separated from the outer ring. Three very deep slits run vertically through the center of the coin. All the grooves were created during the pressing and minting process under enormous pressure. Contrary to appearances, mint defects on mint blanks are highly sought after by collectors, as their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. The central core of the blank is separated from the outer ring. This is a very interesting blank for striking a 2 euro coin.