2 Euros Latgalian Ceramics

€1.00
IssuerLatvia
Year2020
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2014-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: Jānis Strupulis
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#208
Obverse descriptionThe coin is dedicated to the Latgalian pottery. The traditional pottery established itself for substantial periods of time in two districts, Latgale and Kurzeme, but only in Latgale it has survived throughout the times and passed over to the next generations. The Latgalian pottery is included also in the Latvian Culture Canon. The design depicts a characteristic piece of Latgalian ceramics – clay candelabrum. It bears an inscription ‘LATGALES KERAMIKA’ (Latgalian ceramics), the country name ‘LATVIJA’ as well as the year of issuance ‘2020’. The coins outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering2020 LATVIJA LATGALES KERAMIKA
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2020  - - 400 000
2020  - BU Coincard - 5 000
2020  - BU, In Sets only - 7 000
Catalog ID1364685040
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