2 Euros Postojna Cave

€1.00
IssuerSlovenia
Year2013
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: Matevž Zalar
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#112
Obverse descriptionThe central image of the coin is a stylised spiral that starts, on the left-hand side of the inner part, with inscription “POSTOJNSKA JAMA • 1213 - 2013 • SLOVENIJA” and ends with two stylised speleothems. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPOSTOJNSKA JAMA·1213-2013·SLOVENIJA
(Translation: Postojna Cave·1213-2013·Slovenia)
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint
Mintage2013  - - 975 000
2013  - (fr) BU (Coffret) - 15 000
2013  - 15,000 BU sets / 2,000 Proof sets / 8,000 PRF capsule - 10 000
Catalog ID8611667740
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