2 Euros Barn Swallow
2023 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Estonia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21 |
| 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 ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#364450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded, with country name upright and inverted
Script: Latin
Lettering: EESTI O EESTI O
Translation: Estonia
Comment
Issued on May 12th 2023https://www.eestipank.ee/en/press/eesti-pank-issuing-two-euro-coin-12-may-dedicated-estonian-national-bird-barn-swallow-04052023
The barn swallow is the national bird of Estonia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_symbols_of_Estonia#National_bird
12 000 pieces are issued in coincard.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Barn Swallow 2 Euro coin from Estonia is that it features a unique combination of metals in its bimetallic design. The coin's center is made of a nickel brass alloy, which is surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive look and feel, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Barn Swallow) 2023 coin.
