So, back to Mark’s question. His coin? It was a standard 2016 Italian 2 Euro. Worth exactly €2. I had to break the news gently. “Buddy, you can buy a coffee. Or save it for a parking meter.”
But here’s the real takeaway: every 2 Euro coin is a tiny lottery ticket. Most are duds. But every once in a while, you pull out a Grace Kelly or a Vatican error, and suddenly you’re not just rich—you’re interesting at parties. So next time you get change, don’t just pocket it. Flip it. Squint. You never know what you’re holding.
P.S. – If you find a 2 Euro coin with a woman and a smile that looks suspiciously like a 1993 French 20 Franc coin? That’s actually a counterfeit. Worth nothing. But it’s a good story. I’d still keep it for the laughs.
