Obverse. Photo © Monetnik.ru
  • 2 Euro 2023, KM# 575, Andorra, Summer Solstice Festivals
  • 2 Euro 2023, KM# 575, Andorra, Summer Solstice Festivals
  • 2 Euro 2023, KM# 575, Andorra, Summer Solstice Festivals, Coincard
Description

The Festes del solstici d'estiu (Summer Solstice Festivals) in Andorra are vibrant celebrations that take place during the summer solstice, usually around June 21st. These festivities are deeply rooted in Andorran traditions and culture, offering locals and visitors a unique and joyful experience.

During the Festes del solstici d'estiu, the streets and squares of Andorra come alive with music, dance, and various performances. Traditional folk music fills the air as local musicians showcase their talents, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.

One of the highlights of the celebrations is the Correfoc, a thrilling event where participants dressed as demons dance through the streets, waving fireworks and setting off firecrackers, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness. It is a mesmerizing spectacle that captivates spectators of all ages.

Food plays a significant role in these festivities as well. Local gastronomy takes center stage with stalls and food fairs offering delicious Andorran specialties and traditional dishes for everyone to enjoy.

Obverse

Depicts a figure cloaked in flowing garments, shown in energetic movement, clutching a torch aflame, with its luminous trail visible. In the backdrop, a resplendent sun symbolizes the event's importance. Positioned on the right side, a circular emblem bears the issue year and country name. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring.

2023
ANDORRA

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean.

12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Luc Luycx, a designer at the Royal Belgian Mint, designed the Euro’s common reverse; his initials, LL, are seen on the right side of the design, just under the “O” in “EURO.”

2 EURO
LL

Edge

The sequence "2 ★ ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted

2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★

2 Euro

Summer Solstice Festivals

KM# 575
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Bi-Metallic
Ring Cupronickel
Center Nickel Brass
Weight 8.5 g
Diameter 25.75 mm
Thickness 2.2 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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