2 Euros Independence

€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)Obverse: Simon Örnberg
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#254
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin has a mosaic design, with the more sparsely set pieces on the right forming a cartographic likeness of Finland. The text ‘SUOMI FINLAND’, the year of independence ‘1917’ and the year of issuance ‘2017’ are placed vertically one below another at the left. In the middle right is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringSUOMI 1917 FINLAND 2017 FI
(Translation: Finland 1917 Finland 1917 FI)
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 - - 2 489 000
2017 FI - Proof - 11 000
Catalog ID3058954680
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