Period: European Union (Euro) 2005 Photo 22 Currency: Euro (blank disc) Type: Circulation coins Denomination: 2 euro (blank disc) Bimetallic alloy. Centre: Brass plated with medium nickel plating. Cupronickel ring, smooth, without grooves Rim inscription: None Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse orientation: Not reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Obverse: Coin core blank, without symbols or date During minting, die impressions are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes results in damage such as cracks or chips. Friction between the die surfaces and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the die. Contrary to popular belief, non-currency flaws are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Coin obverse: The outer ring and core of the coin are damaged by three grooves visible on the reverse as fissures. The interior core of the coin has separated from the outer ring. Coin reverse: The central core of the coin, separated from the outer ring, is separated by three very deep fissures running through the center of the coin. All grooves were created during the pressing and minting process under enormous pressure. A mint blank (planchet) with specific cuts made during the minting process, a rare form of mint distortion confirming the authenticity of the error. Such pieces rarely appear at auction, making them valuable acquisitions for collectors worldwide. Netherlands 2 Euro, 2015 - circulation coin DESTRUKT WILLEM-ALEXANDER / KONING DER NEDELANDEN (photo no. 21) A very rare coin, sought after by collectors. Bimetallic alloy. Central element made of nickel-plated brass. Cupronickel Ring Side Type: Serrated with Inscription Edge Inscription: Serrated with a concave inscription: 2 euro edge GOD * ZIJ * MET * ONS * (God Be with Us) Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Obverse: In the center of the coin, a simplified image of the head of King Willem-Alexander facing right; on the right, vertically in three lines, the following inscriptions: year of issue / WILLEM-ALEXANDER / KONING DER NEDELANDEN (William-Alexander, King of the Netherlands); along the edge, a ring of twelve five-pointed stars - the symbol of the European Union. Two wide grooves run through the coin's core and the outer ring. The King's Face is Distorted Irregularities caused by die wear; the coin shows metal dents in the form of longitudinal lines. During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chipping. Friction between the dies' surfaces and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to popular belief, mint destructs are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. The coin's inner core has been separated from the outer ring, creating two separate elements: the central core and the outer ring. Reverse of the coin: Two very wide outer slots are visible, running diagonally and vertically through the coin's core and the outer ring. All grooves were created during the movement of the die and the striking process under enormous pressure. Number 2 is damaged. An interesting and unique, very rare and unusual form of destruction of this coin. Netherlands 2 Euro 2007 - Error circulation coin (photo no. 26) A very rare coin sought after by collectors 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome Bimetal alloy. Nickel-plated brass center. Copper-nickel ring Side type: Serrated with inscription Inscription on the edge: 'GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS ★' Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse arrangement: Not reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Obverse: inscription 2007 (50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaties of Rome) 50 JAAR EUROPA KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN VERDRAG VAN ROME Designers: Luc Luycx Reverse on the original coin: 2 EURO against a background of a map of Europe. On the outer edge, there are six stars and six vertical lines above the EURO inscription, and six stars and six vertical lines below the EURO inscription. General Description: Destructed Irregularity resulting from die wear. The coin shows metal dents in the form of longitudinal lines. During minting, coins are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chips. Friction between the surfaces of the dies and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to appearances, mint destructed pieces are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and uniqueness. Reverse of this coin: A leak in the central ring, with visible internal gaps. Additionally, two wide, rectangular internal grooves, punched by a die on the coin's central core, are visible through the vibration of the coin's central core and outer ring. All grooves and crevices were created during the movement of the press's punch and the enormous pressure of minting. The numeral 2 is slightly damaged. The obverse of this coin: the central ring is leaking, and the stars on the outer edge are misshapen. The inscription "KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN" is slightly distorted. Additionally, two wide internal grooves run through the coin's center. Italy 2 euro, 2002 – DESTRUCT circulation coin (photo 25) A very rare coin, sought after by collectors. Bimetallic alloy. Brick made of nickel-plated brass. Cupronickel Ring Side Type: Serrated with Inscription Edge Inscription: "2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ ★ 2 ★ ★" Shape: Round Obverse/Reverse Arrangement: Not Reversed Weight (g) 8.5 Diameter (mm) 25.75 Thickness (mm) 2.2 Designers: Maria Carmela Colaneri (initials M.C.C. below Dante's neck on the obverse), Luc Luycx (initials LL below the letter O in EURO on the reverse) Obverse: In the center of the coin, the head of Dante Alighieri from Raphael's fresco "Disputation on the Blessed Sacrament" facing left; On the left, in two lines, is the monogram: RI (REPUBBLICA ITALIANA - Italian Republic) and the year of issue; along the edge are twelve five-pointed stars - the symbol of the European Union. Irregularities: Caused by die wear; the coin shows visible indentations in the metal in the form of longitudinal lines. During minting, the dies are subjected to high dynamic loads, which sometimes causes damage in the form of cracks or even chipping. Friction between the surfaces of the dies and the coin blank causes gradual wear of the dies. Contrary to popular belief, mint flaws are highly sought after by collectors because their uniqueness makes them interesting and often very valuable due to their rarity and exceptionality. Coin obverse: The inner core of the coin is separated from the outer ring, the stars on the outer ring are deformed, and several stars are missing. Dante Alighieri's head is distorted, with no visible facial features, and the mintmark and year of issue are barely visible. The coin's shape is not circular, but rather deformed. Additionally, the coin features three very narrow, concave grooves, culminating in a distinctive triangular pattern created during the die's movement. Coin reverse: In the central part of the coin, three very narrow, deep, internal slits in the form of horizontal lines are visible. All of the grooves were created during the die's movement and striking under enormous pressure. The numeral 2 is damaged. Struck-through marks appear on the entire surface of the coin, resulting from a foreign object being caught between the die and the disc. Therefore, during a weak press (weak strike), all the symbols and Dante Alighieri's face are faintly visible. All of these defects on the coin were caused by the destruction of the die. The coin is characterized by characteristic indentations created during the minting process – a rare form of deformation confirming the authenticity of the error. These items rarely appear at auction, making them valuable acquisitions for collectors worldwide.