2021-05-15 Sat

Estonia’s newly unveiled design for a 2021 circulating commemorative Euro 2 coin depicts the country’s national animal, the wolf.

From a historical viewpoint, the presence of the wolf influenced Estonian nature and culture. Furthermore, their control of herbivores even shaped the forest areas in the country, restoring nature’s balance. The Europeans still see Estonian nature as a wild place, which the wolf symbolizes. The wolf is a survival expert, respecting their family and territories. This represents core values that make the wolf the best national animal of Estonia.

The obverse depicts the silhouette of the wolf and a forest. Close to the edge of the inner ring is the country name EESTI at the left, the year of issuance 2021 is at the right and the text CANIS LUPUS (wolf, in Latin) is at the top. The other side coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. The common map-and-denomination image created by Luc Luycx appears on the reverse.

Image Courtesy: coinworld.com