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30 Years of the European Union flag 2 Euro Estonia 2015
This 2 euro coin is jointly issued by the euro area countries. The design of the coin was picked via a design contest organised by the European Commission in which around 100 000 European voters participated. The coin is a dedication to the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the European flag as an official emblem of the European Union.
The graphic design of the coin has been created by Georgios Stamatopoulos of the Bank of Greece. Georgios Stamatopoulos, the author of the winning design, has emphasised that the flag is a symbol uniting the nations and cultures that share a common future vision and ideals. The design features 12 stars that morph into human figures embracing the birth of a new Europe.
Obverse:
The design show the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. The inscription EESTI (ESTONIA) and the years 1985-2015 are on the right side of the flag. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse:
Left from the centre face value: 2, on the right inscription EURO; in the background of the inscription a map of Europe; in the background of the map vertically six parallel lines ending on both sides with five-pointed stars. Initials LL below letter 'O' in EURO on the reverse.
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Country:
Estonia 1990-now
Catalog ID:
EE93CC1
Value:
€3.5
Mintage:
350000
Quality:
UNC
Face value:
2 euro
Weight:
8.5g
Diameter:
25.75mm
Thickness:
2.2mm
Year:
2015
Shape and style:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Edge Lettering:
EESTI and EESTI on the edge vertically and inverted
Mint:
Lithuanian mint
Designer:
Georgios Stamatopoulos
Designer:
Luc Luycx
Source of information:
Bank of Estonia www.bankofestonia.info