Notabilia - Numbers - Euro - Coin Images

Country, Previous Currency and Equivalence	1 Euro	2 Euro
	Common Euro View (EUR)

	National View
Greece Drachma GRD [341] [682]	OWL A copy of the ancient Athenian 4-drachma Coin (5th century B.C.) that shows an owl, the symbol of goddess Athena [100 Drachmas] [Place Names].	THE ABDUCTION OF EUROPA Europe was named after Europa; a figure from Greek Mythology. The coin depicts a scene from a Spartan mosaic (3rd century B.C.), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull.
Austria Schilling ATS [13.76] [27.52]	This coin shows Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the famous Austrian composer, depicting Austria as a land of music.	This shows the portair of the readical pacifist Bertha von Suttner, a symbol of Austria's efforts over many decades to support peace.
Belgium Franc BEF [40] [81]
	King Albert II and a monogram; a capital "A" underneath a crown.
Finland Markka FIM [5.95] [11.89]	Two flying swans. The designs were taken from a competition entry for a coin to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Independence of Finland.	Cloudberries and cloudberry flowers.
France Franc FRF [6.56] [13.12]
	A tree, symbolising life, continuity and growth. It is contained in a hexagon.
Germany Mark DEM [1.96] [3.91]
	The traditional symbol of German Sovereignty, the eagle, surrounded by the stars of Europe.
Holland Guilder NLG [2.20] [4.41]
	Queen Beatrix is shown in profile.
Ireland Punt IEP [0.79] [1.58]
	The Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland.
Italy Lira ITL [1,936] [3,873]	This coin shows the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, displayed in the gallery of the Academy in Venice, illustrating the ideal proportions of the human body.	This depicts a protrait drawn by Raphaël of Dante Alighieri, housed in the Pope Julius II Wing of the Vatican Palace.
Luxembourg Franc LUF [40] [81]
	His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri.
Portugal Escudo PTE [200] [401]
	Here the country's castles and coats of arms are set amid the European stars. This symbolises dialogue, the exchange of values and the dynamics of the building of Europe. The centerpiece is the royal seal of 1144.
Spain Peseta ESP [166] [333]
	A portrait of the King Carlos I de Borbon y Borbon.