2 Euros Barn Swallow

Issuer Estonia
Year 2023
Type Commemorative circulation coin
Value 2 Euros
Currency Euro (2011-date)
Composition Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#108
Obverse description A barn swallow flying and two others sitting on an electricity line. Country name in a semi-circle at the bottom right. Latin name of the barn swallow at the top of the inner ring. Twelve stars of the European flag in the outer ring.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HIRUNDO RUSTICA EESTI 2023
Reverse description A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 2 EURO LL
Edge Reeded, with country name upright and inverted
Mint
Mintage 2023 - - 988 000
2023 - BU Version - 12 000
Numisquare ID 6439313620
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