2 Euros Tove Jansson

€1.00
IssuerFinland
Year2014
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Jari Lepistö
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#194, Schön#204
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin depicts Tove Jansson’s portrait. Under the portrait the signature ‘Tove Jansson’ and the years ‘1914-2001’. At the left the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. At the right the year of issuance ‘2014’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringFI 2014 Tove Jansson 1914 - 2001
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
Mint(FI)
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2014 FI - - 1 482 000
2014 FI - BU - 7 000
2014 FI - Proof - 11 000
Catalog ID9109119440
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