2 Euro - 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Artist Akseli Gallen-Kallela (2015)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 230 |
| 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) | 2.11 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Hannu Veijalainen
Lettering:
FI
1865
2015
AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA
Description:
Swimming swan of Tuonela. The water below the swan is waving from the descending spirit. The indication of the issuing country "FI" is at the right end of the horizon line. At the bottom of the design there is the artist’s palette with Gallen-Kallela’s year of birth "1865" and the year of issuance. Next to the pallet is the mint mark. The artist’s name "AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA" is on the ring of the coin, below the horizon line. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
FI
1865
2015
AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA
Description:
Swimming swan of Tuonela. The water below the swan is waving from the descending spirit. The indication of the issuing country "FI" is at the right end of the horizon line. At the bottom of the design there is the artist’s palette with Gallen-Kallela’s year of birth "1865" and the year of issuance. Next to the pallet is the mint mark. The artist’s name "AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA" is on the ring of the coin, below the horizon line. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of 15 EU members in their entirety. 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 15 EU members in their entirety. 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:
Milled with name of country.
SUOMI FINLAND
Description:
Milled with name of country.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 482,000 | Unknown | |
| 2015 | 11,000 | Proof | Unknown |