2 Euros Milan Rastislav Štefánik

€1.00
IssuerSlovakia
Year2019
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2009-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#163
Obverse descriptionThe design features a portrait of Milan Rastislav Štefánik. To the left of the portrait are the dates of Štefánik’s birth ‘1880’ and death ‘1919’, one above the other. On the left side of the inner part of the coin, in a semi-circle, are the name ‘MILAN RASTISLAV ŠTEFÁNIK’ and the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. The year of issuance ‘2019’ is between the portrait and the right side. Below the year are the stylized letters ‘PV’, the initials of the designer, Peter Valach, and below them is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSLOVENSKO 2019 MILAN RASTISLAV ŠTEFÁNIK 1880 1919
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2019  - - 1 000 000
2019  - BU - 4 000
2019  - Proof - 3 000
Catalog ID4084571680
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