| The Euro |  |
The Euro is now the common currency of twelve major countries, often called the "Eurozone". The reverse of the coins is the same for all countries and bears the denomination and a outline map of Europe.
 1 Cent Dia: 16mm |
 2 Cents Dia: 19mm |
 5 Cents Dia: 21mm |
 10 Cents Dia: 19.5mm |
 20 Cents Dia: 22mm |
 50 Cents Dia: 24mm |
 1 Euro Dia: 23mm |
 2 Euros Dia: 26mm |
The obverse design is chosen by the country, hence there are twelve unique euro designs.
Main Eurozone CountriesClick on a country to see that country Euro design
There are also a number of microstates in Europe, too small to maintain their own independant currency, namely Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican and Andorra.
Monaco borders solely with France and used to share the French franc as its currency, however it did produce its own designs of the normal French currency. Monaco now produces its own Euro coins.
San Marino and The Vatican are both contained within Italy, and so previously shared the Italian Lira. San Marino produced its own Lira coins with a different design. Both these states produce their own Euro coins.
Andorra has never produced its own currency, preffering to share the currency of neighbours France and Spain. This meant that both Pesata and Francs were legal tender in Pre-Euro Andorra. While Andorra still does not produce its own coins, the Euro has made things simpler for the country.
There are 16 countries use the Euro, 15 countries mint the Euro, and 12 countries control the Euro