2 Euro - Centenary of the University of Tartu (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 91 |
| 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
Lettering:
RAHVUSÜLIKOOL
100
EESTI 2019
UNIVERSITAS
TARTUENSIS
1632
Description:
University of Tartu as being established as the first Estonian language university. It was founded in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf and is one of the oldest universities in northern and eastern Europe. In 1919 it became the first Estonian language university. The design depicts a motif of the main building of the university. It also bears the inscriptions ‘RAHVUSÜLIKOOL 100’ (National University 100) and ‘UNIVERSITAS TARTUENSIS’, the year ‘1632’, the issuing country and the year of issue. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
RAHVUSÜLIKOOL
100
EESTI 2019
UNIVERSITAS
TARTUENSIS
1632
Description:
University of Tartu as being established as the first Estonian language university. It was founded in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf and is one of the oldest universities in northern and eastern Europe. In 1919 it became the first Estonian language university. The design depicts a motif of the main building of the university. It also bears the inscriptions ‘RAHVUSÜLIKOOL 100’ (National University 100) and ‘UNIVERSITAS TARTUENSIS’, the year ‘1632’, the issuing country 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:
O EESTI O EESTI
Description:
Reeded with "O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted stamped into it.
translation: ESTONIA ESTONIA
O EESTI O EESTI
Description:
Reeded with "O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted stamped into it.
translation: ESTONIA ESTONIA
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,500 | BU Coincard | Unknown |
| 2019 | 992,500 | Circulating | Unknown |