For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall apply:

1. (1)

   ‘circulation coins’ means euro coins intended for circulation, the denominations and technical specifications of which are referred to in Article 1;

2. (2)

   ‘regular coins’ means circulation coins excluding commemorative coins;

3. (3)

   ‘commemorative coins’ means circulation coins which are intended to commemorate a specific subject as specified in Article 9.