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© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
2 Euros The Rising Sun
2019 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Latvia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#179193 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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: DIEVS ☆ SVĒTĪ ☆ LATVIJU ☆
Translation: God, Bless Latvia
Comment
Data of issue 17-09-2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro circulating commemorative coin from Latvia, featuring the Rising Sun design, is that it has a unique bimetallic composition. The inner core is made of nickel brass, while the outer ring is made of copper-nickel, resulting in a distinctive contrast between the two metals. This bimetallic design adds an extra layer of visual interest to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (The Rising Sun) 2019 coin.
