Slovakia 2 Euro 2023 Blood Transfusion UNC

The design features an equal-armed cross as an internationally recognized symbol of medical care, hope and humanity. On each arm is inscribed one of the four blood groups: A, B, 0, and AB. Within the cross are inscribed two other equal-armed crosses, one inside the other, with a drop of blood visible at the center of this design. Around the central cross are evenly arranged the lower parts of eight test tubes, each containing an inlaid stylized drop of blood. Between the test tubes are depicted in relief drops of blood. To the right of the lower test tube are the stylized initials "MP" of the designer of the national side, Mária Poldaufová; to the left is the mark of the Kremnica mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters "MK" between two dies. Around most of the edge of the inner circle of the coin is the inscription "PRVÁ TRANSFÚZIA KRVI 1923 – 2023" ("first blood transfusion"). Along the lower part of the edge is the name of the issuing country "SLOVENSKO" with a dot on either side separating it from the inscription. On the outer ring of the coin are depicted the 12 stars of the European Union.