2 Euros Black Stork

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2015
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2014-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.20 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#171, Schön#159
Obverse descriptionThe design shows a black stork (Ciconia nigra) which is considered to be one of the nature conservation flagship species in Europe. In 2005 the Black Stork Protection Plan was adopted in Latvia. At the bottom of the design is the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringLATVIJA 2015
(Translation: Latvia 2015)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeThe inscription DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU with words separated by
Mint
Mintage2015  - - 1 000 000
2015  - BU Coincard or In sets only - 20 000
Catalog ID4060129100
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