2 Euro - Väinö Linna 100 years (2020)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 296 |
| 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 Petri Neuvonen
Lettering:
VÄINÖ LINNA
2020
FI
Description:
Well-known late Finnish writer Väinö Linna. Coin marks the centenary of his birth in 1920. The design reflects Linna’s work in a textile mill and depicts, in addition to his face, letters as weaved fabric and threads that run through his books. The inscription VÄINÖ LINNA is at the left side. At the bottom are the inscriptions of the year of issue, of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
VÄINÖ LINNA
2020
FI
Description:
Well-known late Finnish writer Väinö Linna. Coin marks the centenary of his birth in 1920. The design reflects Linna’s work in a textile mill and depicts, in addition to his face, letters as weaved fabric and threads that run through his books. The inscription VÄINÖ LINNA is at the left side. At the bottom are the inscriptions of the year of issue, of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark. 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:
SUOMI FINLAND
Description:
Reeded with letters stamped into it.
Translation: Finland Finland
SUOMI FINLAND
Description:
Reeded with letters stamped into it.
Translation: Finland Finland
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 FI | 793,000 | Circulating | Unknown |
| 2020 FI | 7,000 | Proof | Unknown |