Denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation

The Council Common Position is identical to the Commission proposal. The only amendment voted by the European Parliament at first reading suggests the introduction of a gold coin intended for circulation with a face value of 100 euro. The Council did not include this amendment in its Common Position on grounds relating to the very likely discrepancy between market value and nominal value, to the risk of speculative hoarding and the already planned issue of a 100 euro banknote.�