2 Euros Finnish Nature

€2.00
IssuerFinland
Year2017
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#253
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin has a design forming a cartographic likeness of the moon seen from Harmaja, Finland. On top of the moon there is a crow sitting on a branch. The date is at the centre bottom. At the centre-left is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. The mint mark is placed centre-right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFI 2017
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint(FI)
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2017 FI - - 489 000
2017 FI - Proof - 11 000
Catalog ID2466242230
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