2 Euros The first blood transfusion

€356,138.00
IssuerSlovakia
Year2023
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2009-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.5 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#195
Obverse descriptionCross with blood droplet at center and blood type letters on each arm. Around it a ring comprised of alternating test tubes with blood drop inside, and blood drops, an outer concentric ring with legend, and a border of twelve stars.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringPRVÁ TRANSFÚZIA KRVI 1923-2023 • SLOVENSKO• MP MK A B O AB
(Translation: First blood transfusion 1923-2023 Slovakia)
Reverse descriptionMap of Europe without borders in inner core with value superimposed, twelve stars and vertical bars in the ring on right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeSlovak Republic in Slovak with two stars and linden leaf
Mint(MK)
Kremnica, Slovakia(1328-date)
Mintage2023 MK - - 995 000
2023 MK - Proof - 5 000
Catalog ID1707443430
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