1996 Sweden 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin - Selma Lagerlof

The 1996 Sweden 20 Euro Silver Proof Coin commemorates Selma Lagerlöf.

Obverse - Features a capercaillie rooster surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union, inscribed with "SVERIGE 20 EURO 1996".

Reverse - Showcases a portrait of Selma Lagerlöf, alongside a wild goose and an elf (a direct nod to her famous children's book, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils).

Coin Specifications

Composition: .925 Sterling Silver

Weight: 27.03 grams

Diameter: 36 mm

Thickness: 2.5 mm

Finish: Proof (featuring frosted details against a mirror-like background)

Presented in a capsule.