3 Euros First powered aircraft

€1.00
IssuerSlovenia
Year2009
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value3 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2007-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring
Weight15.00 g
Dimensions32.00 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#85
Obverse descriptionSymbolic propeller in motion represented by twelve concentric circular arcs of varying thickness.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringSLOVENJIA 3 EURO 2009
(Translation: Slovenia)
Reverse descriptionBust of flight pioneer Edvard Rusjan facing left, wearing aviation leather helmet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEDVARD RUSJAN · EDA I · 1909 PRVI POLET Z MOTORNIM LETALOM NA SLOVENSKEM
(Translation: First flight with a powered plane in Slovenia.)
EdgeWide grooves.
Mint
Mintage2009  - - 200 000
2009  - BU set - 100 000
Catalog ID2795405120
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