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2 Euro 2nd map
| Issuer | Eesti Pank (Bank of Estonia) |
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| Year | 2011-2023 |
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| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a stylised silhouette map of Estonia rendered in the centre field, with the date of issue inscribed in the upper field and the country name EESTI in the lower field. Twelve five-pointed stars encircle the design along the inner rim, symbolising the member states of the European Union. The design was engraved by L. Lõhmus and presents a clean, modern artistic style characteristic of contemporary Estonian coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the standard European Union second-series map design, showing a relief map of Europe extending beyond the borders of the EU member states, with the face value numeral 2 to the left and the legend EURO to the right, separated by the mint mark initials LL of engraver Luc Luycx. Six vertical lines to the left of the map and the twelve stars of the European Union are integrated into the design along the outer ring. The reverse was designed by Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint. |
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Estonia joined the eurozone on 1 January 2011, making this the first regular-issue 2 euro coin struck for the country. The "2nd map" designation refers to the updated EU outline introduced across all eurozone states in 2008, replacing the original reverse that omitted Cyprus and Malta — an oversight corrected after both countries acceded in 2004.