2 Euros Barn Swallow

€364,450.00
IssuerEstonia
Year2023
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2011-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#108
Obverse descriptionA barn swallow flying and two others sitting on an electricity line. Country name in a semi-circle at the bottom right. Latin name of the barn swallow at the top of the inner ring. Twelve stars of the European flag in the outer ring.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHIRUNDO RUSTICA EESTI 2023
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
EdgeReeded, with country name upright and inverted
Mint
Mintage2023  - - 988 000
2023  - BU Version - 12 000
Catalog ID6439313620
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