50 Euros European Union Presidency

€2.00
IssuerFinland
Year2006
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: gold (.750) centre in silver (.925) ring
Weight12.8 g
Dimensions27.25 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Reijo Juhani Paavilainen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#133, Schön#128
Obverse descriptionA negotiation table, symbolized by the rectangular eminence, depicts the Presidency. The name of the country in vertical text and the horizontal year date, together form a stylized gavel. There are balloons on the sides, filled with compositions of letters.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering20 SUOMI FINLAND 06
(Translation: 20 Finland Finland 06)
Reverse descriptionThe entire pattern is made up of letters. Looking carefully you see a human face and balloons as well. Face value.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringM P 50 EURO
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage2006  - Proof - 8 000
Catalog ID5162238440
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