2 Euro - Bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 94 |
| 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 Tiiu Pirsko and Mati Veermets
Lettering:
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen
EESTI 2020
ANTARKTIKA
200
Description:
The discovery is linked to Estonia because one of the first men to see Antarctica in 1820 was Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, a Baltic German seafarer born in Saaremaa, who documented the discovery. The design depicts a motif of a sailing ship. It also bears the inscriptions ‘Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen’ and ‘ANTARKTIKA 200’, the country name and the year of issue. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen
EESTI 2020
ANTARKTIKA
200
Description:
The discovery is linked to Estonia because one of the first men to see Antarctica in 1820 was Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, a Baltic German seafarer born in Saaremaa, who documented the discovery. The design depicts a motif of a sailing ship. It also bears the inscriptions ‘Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen’ and ‘ANTARKTIKA 200’, the country name and the year of issue. 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:
"O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted.
Translation: Estonia Estonia
EESTI O EESTI O
Description:
"O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted.
Translation: Estonia Estonia
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10,000 | BU Coincard | Unknown |
| 2020 | 750,000 | Circulating | Unknown |