HomeFleur-de-coin.comEurozoneMember statesDisplayColored eurosDisplayBy type Italian colored coins The following colored coins were issued in italy since the introduction of the Common European Currency on January 1, 2002. Common specifications Diameter mm Thickness mm Weight gr Composition Edge Italian currency Euros - the circulating euro coins from italy Commemoratives - 2 euro coins honoring people and events Colored - 2 euro coins with artificial colors BU sets - official blisters issued in italy