On the Council adopted Regulation (EC) No 975/98 on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation, laying down technical specifications of the euro coins as regards face value, diameter, thickness, weight, shape, colour, composition and form of edge. The first sentence of Article 106 (2), of the Treaty establishing the European Community allows Member States to issue coins subject to approval by the ECB of the volume of the issue.Īccording to Article 106 (2), second sentence, the Council is entitled to adopt measures to harmonise the denominations and technical specifications of all coins intended for circulation to the extent necessary to permit their smooth circulation within the Community. COM(2001)776 - The visual characteristics of the euro coins.Ĭommunication from the Commission - The visual characteristics of the euro coins /* COM/2001/0776 final */ĬOMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION - The visual characteristics of the euro coins