Some cents and euro coins can often be worth many times their face value.
But how do you recognize them?
Countries that use the euro as a currency usually have a symbol or emblem for the respective country on the back of the coins.
This also applies to smaller states such as the Vatican or Monaco.
The number of coins from these small countries is usually more limited.
Therefore, collectors often pay a little more money for coins that are only available in very small numbers.
The prices vary between 40 and 75 euros. The year of issue and the edition with which they were made are decisive.
Monegasque 5-cent coins from 2002, 2011 and 2013, for example, reach 60 to 75 euros. A coin from the Vatican from 2002 comes to around 40 euros.
Other flaws can enormously increase the value of a coin. However, many embossing machines already recognize during production whether an error has crept in. This is why incorrect coins are extremely rare – and therefore valuable.
Possible incorrect mintings are also so-called fried egg coins, i.e. if the inside was minted slightly higher than the outer edge. Or if the color seems to have run.
Outdated maps are also a popular misprint. These are old euro coins on which the EU enlargements are missing on the payment side. Even for weaknesses in the coinage, i.e. when parts of the coinage are difficult to recognize, often the multiple of the actual coin value is paid.
You can find information about the value of the coins on collectors’ and auction websites.
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Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
