2-krona coin

Valid for payments.

1. Portrait

A portrait of King Carl XVI Gustaf in profile.

2. Legend

Legend: "Carl XVI Gustaf Sveriges konung" (Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden) and year of minting.

3. Initials of the designer

The initials of the designer, Ernst Nordin.

4. Whirlwind

Stylised whirlwind.

5. The lesser coat of arms

Tre kronor, the lesser coat of arms.

6. Text

The text "Sverige" and the denomination "2 kronor".

7. Place of issue

The first letter of the place of issue, Stockholm.

8. Governor of the Riksbank

The initials of the Governor of the Riksbank, Stefan Ingves.

Facts 2-krona coin

Colour: Copper.
Metal content: Copper-plated steel, which is to sat a core of steel with a thin outer layer of copper.
Weight: 4.80 grammes.
Diameter: 22.50 millimetres.
Thickness: 1.79 millimetres.
Edge: Partially milled, partially smooth
Designer: Ernst Nordin.

Valid from October 2016.