2 Euro

2025Commemorative

Metal
Bi-Metallic
Nickel-Brass center in Copper-Nickel ring
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
25.75 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal 0°
Technique
Milled

Details

Value: 2 Euro

= 200 Euro Cent

Type: Commemorative

Subject: Sēlija

Notes

Latvia is composed of five historical regions of the Latvian nation: Vidzeme, Latgale, Kurzeme, Zemgale, and Sēlija. Sēlija was referenced in historical records as early as the 13th century, yet it was not until 2021, with its formal inclusion in the Law on Historical Regions of Latvia, that Sēlija was defined as a distinct cultural and historical region. The carmine-white-moss green flag of Sēlija and the coat of arms of the historical region were approved in 2023. The coat of arms, which is featured on the reverse of the coin, has been crafted by heraldic artist Edgars Sims. Much like the lion of Kurzeme and the elk of Zemgale, the coat of arms of Sēlija incorporates elements of the visual identity of the Duchy of Kurzeme and Zemgale, a symbol that has been portrayed in two distinct forms over the centuries – both with an elk and with a stag. The State Heraldry Commission has developed the basic principles for designing the Sēlija coat of arms, which, in contrast to other coats of arms, was crafted through a collaborative effort with the local communities, municipalities, and civic organisations of Sēlija. Embellishing it is a majestic animal, its crown adorned with elaborate antlers and its head held high – a silver stag set against a red background. The Sēlija coat of arms marks the conclusion of the series of 2 euro commemorative coins, each honouring one of Latvia's five historical regions Set of coins "Sēlija" mintage 6 000 2 euro commemorative coin "Sēlija" in gift packaging, mintage 7 000 2 euro commemorative coin "Sēlija" roll

Obverse

Coat of arms of the region of Sēlija, the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ at the top, the inscription ‘SĒLIJA’ at the bottom, the year of issuance ‘2025’ at the right coin’s outer ring with the 12 stars of the European flag

Legend

English

LATVIJA

Latvia

2025

SĒLIJA

DesignerDesigner: Laimonis Šēnbergs

Reverse

Map of the European continent without borders, next to the face value

Legend

2 EURO LL

DesignerDesigner: Luc Luycx

Edge

TypeType: Reeded with inscription

Legend

English

DIEVS ☆ SVĒTĪ ☆ LATVIJU ☆

God Bless Latvia

Issues

Year	Type	XF	AU	UNC
		€3	€3	€3
	BU			€15
BU Coincard or BU set

2025 Lithuanian Mint
Mintage
XF€3AU€3UNC€3
2025 Lithuanian MintBU
Mintage
BU Coincard or BU set
UNC€15