Euro coins have one common side with the same designs across all euro-area countries, and a national side designed by each participating country. The common sides of the euro coins show three different maps of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union.

The design of the common sides of the 10, 20 and 50 cent and 1- and 2-euro coins has been modified during 2007 to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004. The new common designs are being introduced progressively as from 2007, and will become mandatory for all new coin production from 2008.

Source: European Union, 1995-2016

    • 1 cent

    • 1 cent
    Common face 1 cent 1999
    1999

    Earth globe with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    16.25
    mm
    Thickness
    1.67
    mm
    Weight
    2.30
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Red
    Composition
    Copper-covered steel
    Edge
    Smooth

    • 2 cents

    • 2 cents
    Common face 2 cents 1999
    1999

    Earth globe with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    18.75
    mm
    Thickness
    1.67
    mm
    Weight
    3.06
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Red
    Composition
    Copper-covered steel
    Edge
    Smooth with a groove

    • 5 cents

    • 5 cents
    Common face 5 cents 1999
    1999

    Earth globe with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    21.25
    mm
    Thickness
    1.67
    mm
    Weight
    3.92
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Red
    Composition
    Copper-covered steel
    Edge
    Smooth

    • 10 cents

    • 10 cents
    Common face 10 cents 1999
    1999

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    19.75
    mm
    Thickness
    2.14
    mm
    Weight
    5.74
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Yellow
    Composition
    Nordic gold
    Edge
    Shaped with fine scallops
    • 10 cents
    Common face 10 cents 2007
    2007

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union. This coins show a different map to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004

    • 20 cents

    • 20 cents
    Common face 20 cents 1999
    1999

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    22.25
    mm
    Thickness
    2.14
    mm
    Weight
    5.74
    gr
    Shape
    • Spanish flower
    Color
    Yellow
    Composition
    Nordic gold
    Edge
    Plain
    • 20 cents
    Common face 20 cents 2007
    2007

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union. This coins show a different map to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004

    • 50 cents

    • 50 cents
    Common face 50 cents 1999
    1999

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    24.25
    mm
    Thickness
    2.38
    mm
    Weight
    7.80
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Yellow
    Composition
    Nordic gold
    Edge
    Shaped with fine scallops
    • 50 cents
    Common face 50 cents 2007
    2007

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union. This coins show a different map to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004

    • 1 euro

    • 1 euro
    Common face 1 euro 1999
    1999

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    23.25
    mm
    Thickness
    2.33
    mm
    Weight
    7.50
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Outer part yellow / Inner white
    Composition
    Outer nickel-brass / Inner three layered
    Edge
    Interrupted/milled
    • 1 euro
    Common face 1 euro 2007
    2007

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union. This coins show a different map to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004

    • 2 euros

    • 2 euros
    Common face 2 euros 1999
    1999

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union
    Diameter
    25.75
    mm
    Thickness
    2.20
    mm
    Weight
    8.50
    gr
    Shape
    • Round
    Color
    Outer white / Inner yellow
    Composition
    Outer copper-nickel / Inner three layered
    Edge
    Edge lettering/fine milled
    • 2 euros
    Common face 2 euros 2007
    2007

    Map of Europe, with a background including the 12 stars of the European Union. This coins show a different map to reflect the enlargement of the EU in 2004