Austria 2 Euro Cent {2002-2020} 4S
FEATURING
front: An edelweiss, symbolising a duty to the environment, is encircled by the face value, heraldic hatchings representing the Austrian flag and the twelve stars of Europe
Lettering: ZWEI EURO CENT
Translation: TWO EURO CENT
An edelweiss is a mountain flower belonging to the daisy or sunflower family Asteraceae. The plant prefers rocky limestone places at about 1,800–3,000 metres (5,900–9,800 ft) altitude. It is non-toxic and has been used in traditional medicine as a remedy against abdominal and respiratory diseases. Its leaves and flowers are covered with dense hairs, which appear to protect the plant from cold, aridity, and ultraviolet radiation.[1] It is a scarce, short-lived flower found in remote mountain areas and has been used as a symbol for alpinism, for rugged beauty and purity associated with the Alps and Carpathians, and as a national symbol, especially of Romania, Austria, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Slovenia, Switzerland, and Italy. According to folk tradition, giving this flower to a loved one is a promise of dedication.
back: A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia
• quantity 1 pair
• polished Copper plated Steel coins
• diameter: 18.75 mm
• weight: 3.06 g
GOLD PLATED STAINLESS STEEL EAR WIRES
• Style: steel fish hook ear wires with 6x2 mm coil
• Metal: gold plated surgical steel for sensitive ears
• Length: 19 mm top to bottom of loop in front
• Thickness: 21 gauge
• rubber stoppers included