2000 Kronor Selma Lagerlöf
Features
| Issuer |
Sweden
 |
|---|---|
| King |
Carl XVI Gustaf (1973-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 2000 Kronor 2000 SEK = USD 212 |
| Currency | Krona (1873-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 65420 |
| References | KM# 926 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). |
Commemorative issue
150th Anniversary of the birth of Selma Lagerlöf
Obverse
Stylized portrait of Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf, based on a photograph from Mårbacka, her childhood home. On the lower edge are the Governor’s initials (“SI”), the year, the denomination and the first letter of the place the coin was minted (“E”). The designer’s initials appear below the picture of Selma Lagerlöf.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SELMA LAGERLÖF 1858-1940
SI 2008 SVERIGE 2000KR E
Translation: Sweden.
Engraver: Jon Holm
Reverse
A stylized sunflower, symbolising Selma Lagerlöf’s interest in nature, with a quote from her novel 'De fågelfrie'. The designer’s initials (“JH”) appear under the sunflower.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DENNA JORDENS GRUNDVAL HETER RÄTTFÄRDIGHET
JH
Translation: This Earth's unity is based on righteousness.
Engraver: Jon Holm
Edge
Plain
Mint
 |
Myntverket, Eskilstuna, Sweden (1975-2008) |
Mark
| SI | Stefan Ingves, Mint Master/Governor of the central bank of Sweden, Myntverket (2006-2022) |
Comments
The coin is designed by Jon Holm, a student of the Royal University College of Fine Arts, who won the competition held by the Riksbank in 2006. The manufacturer is AB Myntverket in Eskilstuna.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 | SI | 2 495 | Proof | ||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 95
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Bullion value: USD 1505.88
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Actual gold weight: 0.347 oz
Current gold price: 4336.85 USD/oz (see gold price 
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