The eight denominations of coins vary in size, colour and thickness according to their values. Alongside the one and two euro coins, there are six coins of the smaller denomination the cent (der Cent). One hundred cents are equal to one euro.
The front of each coin features one of three designs common to all twelve euro area countries showing different maps of Europe surrounded by the twelve stars of the European unio. The reverse side of each coin shows individual designs relating to the respective member state. (Euro coins can of course be used anywher in the euro area, regardless of their national sides.)
