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⁣⁢UNC⁤⁣ · ⁣⁢Out of Circulation⁤⁣
⁣⁢Mintage⁤⁣ 16 000 000

⁣⁢Obverse of the 2 euro Italy 2004 coin: tilted globe marked WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, ears of wheat, corn and rice⁤⁣

⁣⁢Italy⁤⁣ · 2004 · pieces-et-monnaies.com

⁣⁢Italy 2004 - 2 Euro Commemorative - World Food Programme⁤⁣

SKU: 2EUROITA2004 N# 2191 KM# 237

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Pays: ⁣⁢Italy⁤⁣
Valeur faciale: 2 €
Composition: ⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Tirage: 16 000 000
Millésime: 2004
Qualité: ⁣⁢UNC⁤⁣

⁣⁢Struck in 16,000,000 pieces in standard quality; no BU or Proof mintage is published.⁤⁣

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⁣⁢Why this coin⁤⁣

Ce que c'est

A 2-Euro commemorative coin issued by Italy in December 2004 for the United Nations World Food Programme. It is the first Italian commemorative, and one of six from 2004, the first year of these issues. It has legal tender status throughout the Eurozone. This specimen is in UNC quality: it has never circulated.

Sa rareté

⁣⁢16,000,000 coins in Mint State quality; no BU or Proof mintage is published. At this level, the coin will not gain value: it is still found in circulation, and its interest lies in the subject, the condition, and its status as the first Italian commemorative.⁤⁣

Pour qui

For those who like coins that champion a cause: food aid, the fight against hunger, United Nations humanitarian action. For collectors of Italian 2-Euro coins, and for those who want an example of one of the very first Eurozone commemoratives, struck in 2004.

⁣⁢The three qualities of this issue⁤⁣

⁣⁢Quality makes all the difference, but here the mintage doesn't: 16,000,000 coins in standard quality, no BU or Proof mintage published. This is the standard version, in UNC quality.⁤⁣

⁣⁢UNC⁤⁣ — courante
€11,95 EUR
Tirage 16 000 000
⁣⁢In Coin Sleeve⁤⁣
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⁣⁢The coin, described⁤⁣

⁣⁢Other inscriptions⁤⁣ ⁣⁢RI · R · UP · 2004⁤⁣

⁣⁢Obverse⁤⁣

A globe tilted to the right, bearing the inscription WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME; behind it, a stalk of wheat, a cob of corn, and a stalk of rice emerge, the three basic food sources. To the right, the monogram RI (Repubblica Italiana), with the initials UP of engraver Uliana Pernazza below. Top left, the letter R for the Rome Mint; below the globe, the year of issue 2004. The twelve European stars surround the design.

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⁣⁢Writing⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Latin⁤⁣
⁣⁢Design⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Uliana Pernazza⁤⁣
⁣⁢Engraving⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣

⁣⁢History⁤⁣

The World Food Programme was established in 1961 by a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, making it a joint action of the UN and FAO. Its first operation took place in 1962: after an earthquake in Iran, it supplied wheat, sugar, and tea.

Its headquarters are in Rome, the Italian capital. In 2020, the program received the Nobel Peace Prize.

In December 2004, Italy dedicated its first 2-euro commemorative coin to it, engraved by Uliana Pernazza: an inclined globe, from which sprout an ear of wheat, an ear of corn, and an ear of rice. Italy is not alone: 2004 saw the birth of six commemorative coins of this type.

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⁣⁢Written by a merchant⁤⁣

⁣⁢Our Merchant's Opinion⁤⁣

With 16,000,000 examples, being old does not mean it is rare: this 2-euro coin from 2004 can still be found in circulation. Its age makes no difference. Buy it in UNC condition for what it represents, Italy's first commemorative coin, not as an investment: the market for modern commemoratives is narrow.
A pitfall to be aware of: the anniversary count. The Official Journal mentions a fiftieth anniversary, while the European Central Bank refers to a fifth decade of the program, created in 1961. Focus on the theme, not the number. And beware of any announcement citing a BU or Proof mintage: none is published.

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⁣⁢Complete Technical Specifications⁤⁣

⁣⁢Measurements in millimeters · schematic drawing⁤⁣

Poids

8,50 g
Composition

⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Forme

⁣⁢Round⁤⁣
Tranche

⁣⁢Fine reeded edge with incused inscription⁤⁣

⁣⁢Mintage and Rarity⁤⁣

UNC 16000000

Rareté Toutes qualités 16000000

⁣⁢Engraving and Mint⁤⁣

Avers

Dessin et gravure

⁣⁢Uliana Pernazza⁤⁣ & ⁣⁢Uliana Pernazza⁤⁣
Revers

Dessin et gravure

⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣ & ⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Atelier

⁣⁢Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Rome⁤⁣

⁣⁢R (Rome)⁤⁣
Différent

⁣⁢Not applicable — the mint mark is the letter R⁤⁣

⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣19 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣
Émetteur	⁣⁢Italy⁤⁣
Autorité émettrice	⁣⁢Italian Republic (Repubblica Italiana)⁤⁣
Autorité régnante	⁣⁢Not applicable — republic⁤⁣
Période	⁣⁢Republic (since 1946)⁤⁣
Type	⁣⁢Commemorative Circulating Coin⁤⁣
Événement commémoré	⁣⁢United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)⁤⁣
Série	⁣⁢2 Euro Commemorative Coins Italy⁤⁣
Millésime	2004
Date d'émission	⁣⁢December 2004 — December 15 according to the Official Journal⁤⁣
Valeur faciale	2 €

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Devise	⁣⁢Euro (Italy, since 2002)⁤⁣
Cours légal	⁣⁢Yes — legal tender throughout the Eurozone⁤⁣
Démonétisation	⁣⁢Not demonetized⁤⁣
Référence Numista	2191
Référence Krause	237
Référence Schön	242
Référence Gadoury	-
SKU boutique	2EUROITA2004
Code SH douane	⁣⁢9705 39 00 — Collector Coins⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣16 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣
Composition	⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Métal précieux	⁣⁢None — common metal⁤⁣
Titre	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Poids brut	8,50 g
Poids de métal fin	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Diamètre	⁣⁢25,75 mm⁤⁣
Épaisseur	⁣⁢2,20 mm⁤⁣
Forme	⁣⁢Round⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Tranche	⁣⁢Fine reeded edge with incused inscription⁤⁣
Inscription de tranche	2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★
Technique	⁣⁢Coin Strike⁤⁣
Axe des coins	⁣⁢Medal strike ↑↑ (0°)⁤⁣
Magnétisme	⁣⁢Weakly magnetic⁤⁣
Atelier	⁣⁢Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS), Rome⁤⁣
Lettre d'atelier	⁣⁢R (Rome)⁤⁣
Différent	⁣⁢Not applicable — the mint mark is the letter R⁤⁣

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣17 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣
Dessinateur avers	⁣⁢Uliana Pernazza⁤⁣
Graveur avers	⁣⁢Uliana Pernazza⁤⁣
Dessinateur revers	⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Graveur revers	⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Écriture	⁣⁢Latin⁤⁣
Différent du directeur de gravure	⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣
Tirage — qualité courante	16 000 000
Tirage — BU	⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣
Tirage — BE	⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Tirage toutes qualités	16 000 000
Indice de rareté	⁣⁢Very common — 16,000,000 circulation strike pieces⁤⁣
Qualité de cet exemplaire	⁣⁢UNC — Uncirculated⁤⁣
Référentiel de gradation	⁣⁢In-house appraisal⁤⁣
Gradée par un tiers	⁣⁢No — raw, without grading case⁤⁣
Organisme de gradation	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Numéro de certification	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Provenance	⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣

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Poids

8,50 g

± 0,10 g
Diamètre

Ø ⁣⁢25,75 mm⁤⁣

± 0,05 mm · épaisseur 2,20 mm
Aimant

⁣⁢Weakly magnetic⁤⁣

⁣⁢like any 2-euro coin⁤⁣
Tranche

⁣⁢Fine reeded edge with incused inscription⁤⁣

2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★ 2 ★

⁣⁢Details of the checks⁤⁣

⁣⁢Weigh it: 8.50 g ± 0.10. Measure it: 25.75 mm ± 0.05 and 2.20 mm thick. Test the magnet: the ring is not attracted, the center is weakly attracted. Check the edge: the "2" and the two stars should be incused and evenly spaced; molded counterfeits leave a visible seam on the edge.⁤⁣

Dans le colis

⁣⁢1 2 Euro coin Italy 2004 in UNC grade⁤⁣ ⁣⁢in a numismatic sleeve⁤⁣
⁣⁢1 individual protective sleeve⁤⁣
⁣⁢Neutral Package⁤⁣ ⁣⁢no content mention⁤⁣

Taille et rangement

A 26 mm capsule fits it snugly: the coin measures 25.75 mm in diameter, weighs 8.50 g, and is 2.20 mm thick. Albums designed for 2-Euro coins are also suitable.

Conservation

À éviter : Tenir par la tranche
À éviter : Ne jamais nettoyer
À éviter : Sous capsule
À éviter : Humidité < 50 %
À éviter : Loin du PVC

Le détail

Hold the coin by its edge and avoid touching the faces. Do not clean it: this scratches the original luster, which defines the UNC condition. Store it in a capsule, in a dry place, away from PVC sleeves.

⁣⁢Direct Answers⁤⁣

⁣⁢Questions about the coin⁤⁣ 4

⁣⁢How much is the 2 euro World Food Programme 2004 coin?⁤⁣

Its value lies in its condition and mintage, not its age. At 16,000,000 pieces, it remains very easy to find: a UNC example like this one trades like a common commemorative. An old date changes nothing.

⁣⁢What is the mintage of the 2 Euro Italy 2004 coin?⁤⁣

16,000,000 examples, according to the European Central Bank; the Official Journal mentioned a maximum volume. No BU or Proof mintage is published for this coin.

⁣⁢What does the coin's globe read?⁤⁣

The English inscription WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME, the name of the United Nations agency. The rest of the obverse features only the RI monogram, the mint letter R, the initials UP, and the year of issue.

⁣⁢Who engraved the coin?⁤⁣

Uliana Pernazza, whose initials UP appear under the RI monogram of the Italian Republic. The common reverse is by Luc Luycx.

⁣⁢Questions about purchasing⁤⁣ 3

⁣⁢In what packaging is the coin delivered?⁤⁣

In a numismatic sleeve, with individual protection. The package is neutral: nothing indicates the contents on the outside of the box.

⁣⁢Can I return the coin?⁤⁣

Yes. 14-day returns.

⁣⁢Is this a good gift idea?⁤⁣

Yes. Modern, inexpensive, and it fits into the France series that you can complete at your own pace.

⁣⁢Who verified this record⁤⁣

⁣⁢Thomas R.⁤⁣

Compliance Supervisor. 2 years of seniority at Pièces et Monnaies.

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