Coin Germany 20 Centimes Euro - 2002 F

The coin has a face value of 20 cents. It was issued by Germany and minted at the F mint in Stuttgart, identifiable by the mint mark on the coin.

It is composed of Nordic gold, an alloy of copper, aluminum, zinc and tin, which gives it a distinctive golden color. It weighs 5.74 grams and has a diameter of 22.25 millimeters.

The design on the common face of all 20-cent euro coins depicts a map of Europe, symbolizing the European Union. The reverse, specific to Germany, features a motif unique to the country. In the case of the German 20-cent coin, it generally features a representation of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, a strong national symbol. The gate is framed by the twelve European stars, and the year of minting (here 2002) is also indicated on this side.

The Stuttgart mint is designated by the letter "F". Identifying the mint allows you to trace the geographical origin of the coin. The 2002 20-cent euro coin minted in Stuttgart is an element of the first series of euro coins put into circulation in Germany, marking the transition to the single European currency.