© Ulmo
© Ulmo
2 Euros World Bee Day
2018 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.20 |
| Currency | Euro (2007-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 | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#140068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
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: SLOVENIJA
Translation: Slovenia
Comment
After Slovenian proposal about the proclamation of World Bee Day to the UN, United Nations General Assembly on 20th of December 2017 adopted by consensus a resolution declaring 20 May as World Bee Day. Every year on this day, the attention of the global public will be drawn to the importance of preserving bees and other pollinators. People will be reminded of the importance of bees for the entire humanity and invited to take concrete action to preserve and protect them. The resolution was co-sponsored by 115 UN Member States, including the USA, Canada, China, the Russian Federation, India, Brazil, Argentina, Australia and all the European Union Member States.Interesting fact
The 2 Euro commemorative coin from Slovenia, issued in 2018 to celebrate World Bee Day, features a unique design that incorporates a honeycomb pattern on the nickel brass clad nickel center. This design element serves as a nod to the importance of bees in pollination and the production of honey.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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