2 Euros Independence

€2,203.00
IssuerFinland
Year2007
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: Reijo Juhani Paavilainen
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#139, Schön#137
Obverse descriptionThe coin shows a nine-oar boat with rowers, symbolizing collaboration. The year of issue, 2007, and the year of independence, 1917, appear above and below the image, respectively. The mint mark appears to the left of the oars and ‘FI’ for Finland to the right. The outer ring of the coin features the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2007 FI 1917
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint(FI)
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2007 FI - - 2 000 000
2007 FI - BU set - 20 000
2007 FI - Proof - 9 600
Catalog ID2361823890
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