2 Euros Universal Suffrage

€1.00
IssuerFinland
Year2006
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-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: Pertti Mäkinen
Reverse: Luc Luycx
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#125, Schön#125
Obverse descriptionThe inner part of the coin shows male and female faces separated by a line. To their left is ‘1.10.1906’ and to their right is ‘20 FI 06’, the year of issue with the abbreviation for Finland, FI. The mint mark ‘M’ appears next to each of the two faces. The 12 stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM 1.10.1906 M 20 FI 06
Reverse descriptionA map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeReeded with inscription
MintM
Mint of Finland (Suomen
Rahapaja), Vantaa, Finland (1988-date)
Mintage2006 M - - 2 500 000
2006 M - BU set - 25 000
2006 M - Proof - 3 300
Catalog ID5863163970
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