2000 Kronor (Selma Lagerlöf) – Sweden
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of the birth of Selma Lagerlöf
Sweden
Context
Material
References
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Numista: #65420
Value
Exchange value: 2000 SEK = $220.75
Bullion value: $1799.44
Inflation-adjusted value: 2896.28 SEK
Obverse
Description:
Stylized portrait of Selma Lagerlöf, based on a photo from Mårbacka. The lower edge features the Governor's initials "SI," the year, denomination, and mintmark "E." The designer's initials are below the portrait.
Inscription:
SELMA LAGERLÖF 1858-1940
SI 2008 SVERIGE 2000KR E
SI 2008 SVERIGE 2000KR E
Translation:
Selma Lagerlöf 1858-1940
SI 2008 Sweden 2000 Kronor E
SI 2008 Sweden 2000 Kronor E
Script: Latin
Engraver: Jon Holm
Reverse
Description:
A stylized sunflower, reflecting Lagerlöf's love of nature, with a quote from 'De fågelfrie' and the designer's initials ("JH") below.
Inscription:
DENNA JORDENS GRUNDVAL HETER RÄTTFÄRDIGHET
JH
JH
Translation:
This earth's foundation is called righteousness.
Script: Latin
Language: Swedish
Engraver: Jon Holm
Edge
Plain
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