2 Euros Independence

€1.00
IssuerSlovenia
Year2016
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2007-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: Jernej Kejžar
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#126, Schön#125
Obverse descriptionOver the left part of the inner circle is obliquely positioned a line. At its right, in the upper part of the coin is the inscription ‘25 LET’ and below it the inscription ‘REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA’. Underneath these inscriptions is the original Prešeren’s written record of the part of the Slovenian hymn Zdravljica ‘dočákat’ dan’. At the bottom of the inner circle is the year ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering25 LET REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA dočákat dan 2016
(Translation: 25 Years Republic of Slovenia to see the day (an end of second verse from Slovenian anthem) 2016)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2016  - - 984 500
2016  - 10,500 BU sets / 1,500 Proof sets / 3,500 Proof capsule - 5 000
2016  - BU (coincards) - 10 500
Catalog ID6444205450
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