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1 Euro - Euro Info Centre
| Issuer | Eurozone |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | Central field features a square cartouche set at a slight angle, bearing the stylised Euro Info Centre logo — a cursive lowercase 'i' symbol surrounded by a ring of twelve five-pointed stars arranged on the face of the square. The upper-left and lower-right corners of the cartouche extend beyond the square's border, rendered in a contrasting textured finish. Below the cartouche, the legend 'EURO INFO CENTRE' is inscribed in bold raised Latin capitals across the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a large, bold numeral '1' dominating the central field, serving as the denomination indicator. Encircling the numeral is a ring of twelve five-pointed stars, referencing the European Union motif. The legend 'EURO' is inscribed in raised Latin capitals along the lower arc, flanked on each side by a star. The overall design is set against a darkened, recessed field with a milled border. |
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This is a fantasy or promotional piece, not legal tender — the euro did not enter circulation until January 1, 2002, and no 1 Euro coins bearing a 1998 date were issued by any Eurozone authority for general use. "Euro Info Centre" pieces from this period were produced as promotional tokens distributed across EU member states to familiarize the public with the incoming currency's size and feel. The magnetic composition is the giveaway: genuine 1 Euro coins use a bimetallic construction with no magnetic response.