The 2 euro commemorative coin of 2007, issued by Austria, is dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome. This coin has the following characteristics:
Denomination: 2 euro
Year of issue: 2007
Theme: 50 years of the Treaty of Rome
Ministry: 8,980,000 copies
Metal: bimetallic (Cu/Ni/Brass)
Weight: 8.50 grams
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Quality: UNC (Uncirculated)1
The Treaty of Rome, signed on 25 March 1957, laid the foundation for the creation of the European Economic Community (EEC) and the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). The treaty entered into force on 1 January 1958 and was signed by six countries: Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, France and West Germany. This collectible coin is of interest to numismatists, especially those interested in European history and the development of the European Union.