2 Euros Paul Keres
2016 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Estonia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.21 |
| Currency | Euro (2011-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80919 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The face value, next to a map showing the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
"O" and "E E S T I" repeated alternately upright and inverted
Script: Latin
Lettering: EESTI O EESTI O
Translation: Estonia Estonia
Comment
Keres narrowly missed a chance at a world championship match on five occasions. He won the 1938 AVRO tournament, which led to negotiations for a title match against champion Alexander Alekhine, but the match never took place due to World War II. After the war Keres was runner-up in the Candidates' Tournament on four consecutive occasions.
Due to these and other strong results, many chess historians consider Keres the strongest player never to become world champion and one of the greatest players in history. He was nicknamed "Paul the Second", "The Eternal Second" and "The Crown Prince of Chess".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro circulating commemorative coin from Estonia featuring Paul Keres is that it has a unique design that reflects Keres' chess career. The coin's bimetallic design features a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. The coin's weight of 8.5 grams also makes it stand out from other coins in circulation. Overall, this coin is a great tribute to Estonia's famous chess player and a unique addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Paul Keres) 2016 coin.
