Euro coins edge of the €2 coin also protects it from counterfeiting. Euro coins were designed in cooperation with organisations representing blind persons, and as a result they incorporate many features allowing them to be distinguished by touch alone. In addition, their visual appearance is designed to make them easy to tell apart for persons who cannot read the inscriptions on the coins. The coins increase in size and weight with value. Of the eight denominations of euro coins, the three lowest denominations are small, resemble copper in colour and are quite thin and light. The next three denominations resemble gold in
Ireland 2007 commemorative 2 euro coin World Coins. The obverse inscription is in the Irish-Gaelic language. This coin was issued by the Republic of Ireland during the term of Mary McAleese, President of Ireland (1997 - 2011). Ireland 2007 commemorative 2 euro coin Ireland issued a 2 euro commemorative coin in 2007. A book on a generic design with 12 stars in the outer ring. A map of Europe with the denomination superimposed with lines and 12 stars. 'CONRADH NA RÓIMHE 50 BLIAIN' - Treaty of Rome 50 Years. 'AN EORAIP' - Europe. 'ÉIRE 2007' - Ireland 2007. Bimetallic - Nordic gold centre and cupro-nickel outer