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2 euro commemorative coin of the Principality of Andorra, issued in connection with the 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Minted at the Madrid Mint.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a cyclist on a mountain bike in motion - a partial reproduction of the figure of a biker in a dynamic position, descending a mountain slope. In the background - stylized elements of the Pyrenees mountains, where the competitions will be held. Around the image is the inscription "CAMPIONAT DEL MÓN DE BTT UCI 2024" (UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024) in Catalan. The coin also features the name of the country "ANDORRA" and the year of issue. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. A map of Europe without internal borders, on the left is the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map of the continent. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU. On the band is a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times.
Historical context
The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships (BTT - Bicicleta de Tot Terreny in Catalan) are the main annual mountain bike competition held under the auspices of the International Cyclist Union (UCI) since 1990. The 2024 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships were held in the Palais de Santa Ana and Vallée Nord (Pal-Arinsal) in Andorra from 28 August to 1 September 2024 and for the first time included all disciplines (cross-country, downhill, e-bike, marathon and others) in one event - the "Merged World Championships". Andorra has a long tradition of mountain biking - the Vallée Nord resort regularly hosts stages of the UCI World Cup, and the Principality's mountain trails are considered some of the best in Europe. Hosting the World Championships was an important step in establishing Andorra as a leading center for mountain biking.