Description:
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 denominationand the first letter of the place the coin was minted (“E”).The designer’s initials appear below the picture of Selma Lagerlöf.
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.
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