2 Euro - Finno-Ugric peoples (2021)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 97 |
| 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 Al Paldrok and Madis Põldsaar
Lettering:
EESTI 2021
FENNO-UGRIA
Description:
Design based on the cave drawings of Lake Äänisjärv. The symbols for the hunter, the elk, the water bird and the sun form the symbolic circle of life for the Finno-Ugric peoples. The central figure is a water bird, as they are represented in the art and folklore of all Finno-Ugric peoples. On the top right, in semi-circle, are the name of the country followed by the year of issue. At the bottom left is the inscription ‘FENNOUGRIA’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.
EESTI 2021
FENNO-UGRIA
Description:
Design based on the cave drawings of Lake Äänisjärv. The symbols for the hunter, the elk, the water bird and the sun form the symbolic circle of life for the Finno-Ugric peoples. The central figure is a water bird, as they are represented in the art and folklore of all Finno-Ugric peoples. On the top right, in semi-circle, are the name of the country followed by the year of issue. At the bottom left is the inscription ‘FENNOUGRIA’. 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 "O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted stamped into it.
translation: ESTONIA
EESTI O EESTI O
Description:
Reeded with "O" and "EESTI" repeated alternately upright and inverted stamped into it.
translation: ESTONIA
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,000,000 | Circulating | Unknown |
| 2021 | 12,000 | Coincard | Unknown |