2 Euros (100th Anniversary of the Baltic States) 2018 front 2 Euros (100th Anniversary of the Baltic States) 2018 back
2 Euros (100th Anniversary of the Baltic States) 2018 photo
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2 Euros 100th Anniversary of the Baltic States

2018 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Latvia
Period
Republic (1991-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2018
Value
2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20
Currency
Euro (2014-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
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#132943
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

The finely milled edge features the inscription DIEVS SVĒTĪ LATVIJU (God Bless Latvia), with the words separated by stars.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DIEVS ☆ SVĒTĪ ☆ LATVIJU ☆

Translation: God bless Latvia

Comment

Date of issue 31-01-2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the cultural heritage of the Baltic States. The obverse side of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, while the reverse side features an image of the Baltic Sea and the three countries' national flowers (lavender, cornflower, and daisy) intertwined together, symbolizing the unity and cooperation between the three nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  12000 - - - - - -

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