2 Euros Summer solstice fire festival

Issuer Andorra
Year 2023
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 2 Euros
Currency Euro (2014-date)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#575
Obverse description Human figure, called “fallaire”, dressed in a traditional cape and drawing a circle of fire with the “falla” (main element of the festival and consists of tree barks which, once ignited, are energetically spun creating large circles of fire). Graphic composition of lines on the background representing the summer solstice. Coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering 2023 ANDORRA
Reverse description A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 2 EURO LL
Edge Finely milled with `2` in incuse, followed by two five-pointed
Mint
Mintage 2023 - BU Coincard - 70 000
Numisquare ID 8355263020
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