2 Euro - 150th anniversary of the founding of the Society of Estonian Literati (2022)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 104 |
| 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) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Riho Luuse
Lettering:
150 EESTI KIRJAMEESTE SELTS
2022
1872
KUI ME
EI SAA
SUUREKS
RAHVAARVULT
PEAME SAAMA
SUURAKS
VAIMULT
Description:
An open book with the words of the first president of the Society of Estonian Literati Jacob Hurt written on it the page. At the top, in semi-circle are the inscription ‘EESTI KIRJAMEESTE SELTS’ and the year of issue. The inscription on the pages of the book reads ‘KUI ME EI SAA SUUREKS RAHVAARVULT, PEAME SAAMA SUUREKS VAIMULT’, meaning ‘If we cannot be a great nation in number, we must be great in spirit’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
150 EESTI KIRJAMEESTE SELTS
2022
1872
KUI ME
EI SAA
SUUREKS
RAHVAARVULT
PEAME SAAMA
SUURAKS
VAIMULT
Description:
An open book with the words of the first president of the Society of Estonian Literati Jacob Hurt written on it the page. At the top, in semi-circle are the inscription ‘EESTI KIRJAMEESTE SELTS’ and the year of issue. The inscription on the pages of the book reads ‘KUI ME EI SAA SUUREKS RAHVAARVULT, PEAME SAAMA SUUREKS VAIMULT’, meaning ‘If we cannot be a great nation in number, we must be great in spirit’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. 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 Europe. 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 O EESTI O
Description:
Reeded with letters stamped into it upright and inverted.
Translation: ESTONIA ESTONIA
EESTI O EESTI O
Description:
Reeded with letters stamped into it upright and inverted.
Translation: ESTONIA ESTONIA
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10,000 | BU Coincard | Unknown |
| 2022 | 1,000,000 | Circulating | Unknown |