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1 euro cent
European Union[1]
Value
0.01 euro
Mass
2.30 g
Diameter
16.25 mm
Thickness
1.67 mm
Edge
Smooth
Composition
Copper-covered steel
Years of minting
Since 1999
Obverse
Design
Numerous variations, see below.
Designer
Various
Design date
Various
Reverse
Design
Globe with the EU-15 highlighted next to the denomination shown in Latin characters
Designer
Luc Luycx
Design date
1999
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