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2 Euros 10 Years of EMU
2009 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Finland |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1919-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: TALOUS-JA RAHALIITTO EMU
Comment
The design was chosen out of a shortlist of five by members of the public across the European Union voting online. It was created by George Stamatopoulos, a sculptor from the Minting department at the Bank of Greece.
On the Proof version of the coin, the edge lettering shows “SUOMI FINLAND”:
