2 Euros Wolf

2021 year


Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring	8.5 g	25.75 mm

Description

Issuer	Estonia
Period	Republic (1991-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	2021
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	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#275664
Rarity index	9%

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

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

"O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted.

Lettering: EESTI O EESTI O

Translation: Estonia Estonia

Comment

https://www.eestipank.ee/en/press/two-euro-commemorative-coin-dedicated-estonian-national-animal-wolf-will-use-design-maria-meos-08062020

More appropriate link + please add coin card, mintage 12000
https://www.eestipank.ee/en/press/eesti-pank-issuing-two-euro-coin-dedicated-estonian-national-animal-wolf-20102021

Interesting fact

The Wolf coin is part of Estonia's annual tradition of issuing a commemorative 2 Euro coin to celebrate the country's national animal, the wolf. The coin features a design that showcases the wolf in its natural habitat, surrounded by the forest and trees that are native to Estonia. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving Estonia's natural heritage and wildlife.