2 Euro - 100th Anniversary of the Birth of the Famous Estonian Chess Grandmaster Paul Keres (2016)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Weight (g) | 8.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.75 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring |
| Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 2.13 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Riho Luuse
Lettering:
PAUL KERES
EESTI
2016
Description:
Portrait of the great Estonian chess player Paul Keres with some chess pieces. At the top left in semi-circle is the inscription "PAUL KERES". At the left side is the name of the issuing country and underneath is the year of issuance. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
PAUL KERES
EESTI
2016
Description:
Portrait of the great Estonian chess player Paul Keres with some chess pieces. At the top left in semi-circle is the inscription "PAUL KERES". At the left side is the name of the issuing country and underneath is the year of issuance. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
EESTI
Description:
Milled with name of country.
EESTI
Description:
Milled with name of country.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 500,000 | Common |