2 Euro Finnish architecture

€2.00
IssuerFinland
Year2024
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#316
Obverse descriptionThe buildings stretching towards the centre (the National Museum, Hvitträsk villa, Tallberg House and the Finnish Pavilion at the Paris World Exhibition 1900), as well as the names of the architects.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGESELLIUS LINDGREN SAARINEN FI 2024
Reverse descriptionA geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeThe edge reads SUOMI FINLAND (the name of the country in Finnish
Mint(FI)
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2024 FI - - 395 200
2024 Fi - Proof - 4 800
Catalog ID6457063060
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