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3 Euros First powered aircraft
2009 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 15.00 g | 32.00 mm |
| Issuer | Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1991-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 3 Euros 3 EUR = USD 3.29 |
| Currency | Euro (2007-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 15.00 g |
| Diameter | 32.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#7347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bust of flight pioneer Edvard Rusjan facing left, wearing aviation leather helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDVARD RUSJAN · EDA I · 1909
PRVI POLET Z MOTORNIM
LETALOM NA SLOVENSKEM
Translation: First flight with a powered plane in Slovenia.
Designer: Gorazd Učakar
Edge
Wide grooves.
Comment
Despite being a non-circulating coin, all Slovenian 3 euro coins are accepted as legal tender in Slovenia.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first powered aircraft, which was invented by Slovenian inventor and aviation pioneer, Edvard Rusjan. The coin's design features an image of Rusjan's aircraft, the "Eda I," which took its first flight on October 25, 1909.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Euros (First powered aircraft) 2009 coin.
