2 Euros (1st type, 1st map) 1999-2006 front 2 Euros (1st type, 1st map) 1999-2006 back
2 Euros (1st type, 1st map) 1999-2006 photo
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)

2 Euros 1st type, 1st map

 
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
Finland
Period
Republic (1919-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1999-2006
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
References
Numista
N#96
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the fifteen states of the European Union

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with incuse lettering: "SUOMI FINLAND" and three lion's heads

Script: Latin

Lettering: SUOMI FINLAND

Translation: FINLAND FINLAND

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