Description:
Andorra signed a Monetary Agreement with the European Union on 30 June 2011. As a result, Andorra can use the euro as its official currency and issue its own euro coins. All the coins feature the 12 stars of the European flag. The €2 coin shows the coat of arms of Andorra with the motto "virtus unita fortior" (virtue united is stronger). Edge-lettering of the €2 coin: 2 **, repeated six times.

Description:
Belgium's euro coins were designed by Jan Alfons Keustermans, Director of the Municipal Academy of Fine Arts of Turnhout. There are three series of coins in circulation. All are valid.

The first series depicts King Albert II in the inner part of the coin, while the royal monogram - a capital "A" underneath a crown - among 12 stars, symbolising Europe, as well as the year of issuance appear in the outer part.

In 2008, Belgium slightly modified the design in order to comply with the European Commission's guidelines. The coins of the second series also show King Albert II, but the royal monogram and the year of issuance now appear in the inner part of the coin, as do the mint marks and the country code for Belgium, "BE".

The 2008 portrait did not comply with previous decisions by the ECOFIN in 2005 and 2008. Therefore, an amendment was made, which reverted to the portrait of Albert II found in the 2002 series. Mint marks, year and stars remain the same. Some collectors consider this as a third series but since unlike all series it was not published in the official journal of the European Union, it is actually an amendment and not a new series.

In 2014, Belgium introduced the third series of euro coins, which show King Philippe, his royal monogram "FP" and the country code for Belgium, "BE". The mint marks appear on either side of the year of issuance.

Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2 **, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
German officials and experts in numismatics chose three different designs for their euro coins. €1 and €2 coins: the traditional symbol of German sovereignty, the eagle, surrounded by the stars of Europe, appears on these coins. This motif was designed by Heinz and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT (unity, justice and freedom) and the emblem of the Federal Eagle.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
The design for the national side of Estonia’s coins is the same for all denominations. It features a geographical image of Estonia and the word "Eesti", which means "Estonia".
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Finland chose three designs based upon motifs similar to those used before on national coins. The motif on this coin comprises cloudberries and cloudberry flowers in a design by Raimo Heino. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: SUOMI FINLAND ***, where the * represents a lion's head.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

1999
Over 1,200 designs were considered for the national side of the French coins. A panel chaired by the Minister for Economic Affairs and Finance chose three designs, each for certain specific denominations.

The panel consisted of experts in numismatics, artists, a former Member of the European Commission (Christine Scrivener), Members of Parliament, the French Mint Director Emmanuel Constans, the General Engraver Pierre Rodier and the actress Irène Jacob, along with members of professional bodies. They selected the following designs: €1 and €2 coins: a tree, drawn by the artist Joaquim Jimenez, appears on these coins, symbolising life, continuity and growth. It is contained in a hexagon and encircled by the motto of the Republic, "Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité" (Liberty, equality, fraternity). Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2**, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Source image: Europäische Zentralbank
Source description: Europäische Zentralbank

2022
The French national sides of the regular 1-euro and 2-euro coins are renewed for the first time since the introduction of the euro, in order to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the euro. It thus complies with the conditions set out in Article 7(1) of Regulation (EU) No 729/2014, which stipulates that changes to the designs used for the national sides of regular coins may only be made once every 15 years.
The new design is in line with the symbolism that already existed on the regular 1-euro and 2-euro coins: the tree of life. The new design represents a mixture of the two species that make up the emblem of the Republic: the oak, image of strength and solidity, and the olive tree, symbol of peace.
The coins’ outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Source image: Monnaie de Paris
Source description: Euro-Lex - Access to European Union law

Description:
The Minister for the National Economy and the Governor of the Bank of Greece chose the designs for their euro coins from a set of proposals presented by a national technical and artistic committee. The designer of the winning motifs was sculptor Georges Stamatopoulos, sponsored by the Bank of Greece. There is a separate design for each denomination. This coin depicts a scene from a mosaic in Sparta (third century AD), showing Europa being abducted by Zeus, who has taken the form of a bull. Europa is a figure from Greek mythology after whom Europe was named. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: EΛΛHNIKH ΔHMOKPATIA * (Hellenic Republic).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
The Government of Ireland decided on a single national design for all Irish coin denominations. They show the Celtic harp, a traditional symbol of Ireland, decorated with the year of issue and the inscription "Éire" − the Irish word for Ireland. The harp shown was designed by Jarlath Hayes. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2**, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
In Italy, the euro coin designs were subject to scrutiny by a national technical and artistic committee before being presented to the nation on RAI UNO, Italy's largest national television station. A different design has been selected for each denomination, chosen from masterpieces by Italy's famous artists. Depicted on this coin is a portrait drawn by Raphaël of Dante Alighieri, housed in the Pope Julius II Wing of the Vatican City Palace. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2*, repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Geographical map of the Republic of Croatia with the Croatian checkerboard in the background
The central part of the coin features a symbolic and stylized geographical representation of the Republic of Croatia. Croatia's distinctive and recognisable geographical shape reflects both its geographical features and its historical circumstances. Croatia geographically stretches from the vast Pannonian Plain, over the Dinaric range to the Adriatic Coast, one of the most indented coastlines in the world, and a multitude of islands. One half of the Croatian territory is in the Pannonian region, one third in the coastal Adriatic region and the remaining part is in the mountainous Dinaric region. To achieve harmony of the coin design, featuring behind the geographical map is strict regularity of the Croatian checkerboard, the part of the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia, which is in contrast to the very ‘organic’ borders, with the year of issuance integrated in the central part to the right. At the bottom to the left, positioned in the same line as the image of the geographical map, is the inscription of the issuing country. The edge lettering of the coin features the most beautiful verses from the Hymn to Freedom ‘O lijepa, o draga, o slatka slobodo’ (‘Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom’), which is an integral part of the pastoral play ‘Dubravka’ by the 17th century writer Ivan Gundulić.

Description:
The €2 coin features a Latvian folk maiden. This image was originally used on the silver 5 lats coin in 1929. The edge of the coin bears the inscription DIEVS * SVĒTĪ * LATVIJU (GOD BLESS LATVIA). The designer is Guntars Sietiņš.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Lithuania’s euro coins show the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania, Vytis, the country of issuance "LIETUVA" and the year of issuance "2015". The coins also feature the 12 stars of the European flag. They were designed by the sculptor Antanas Žukauskas. Edge-lettering of the €2 coin: LAISVĖ * VIENYBĖ * GEROVĖ * (Freedom * Unity * Well-Being *)
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Yvette Gastauer-Claire designed the coins by agreement with the Royal Household and the Luxembourg Government.
All the Luxembourg coins bear the profile of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri. They also bear the year of issue and the word "Luxembourg" written in Luxembourgish ("Lëtzebuerg").
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Austria chose to produce a series of coins illustrating flowers, architecture and famous people from its history. The designs were chosen by a national panel and public opinion poll. Austrian artist Josef Kaiser created the designs. This coin bears a portrait of the pacifist Bertha von Suttner, a symbol of Austria's efforts over many decades to support peace. Edge lettering of the €2 coin: 2 EURO ***, repeated four times, alternately upright and inverted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
Spain’s coins feature three designs with effigies of the King, Miguel de Cervantes and the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. There are three series of coins in circulation. All are valid.

For the second series, the coins were slightly redesigned in 2010 in order to comply with the common guidelines issued by the European Commission. The year, for instance, is inscribed on the inner part of the coin.

The first and second series show a portrait of King Juan Carlos I de Borbón y Borbón.

In 2015, Spain introduced a third series of €1 and €2 coins showing the new King Felipe VI and the country code ‘ESPAÑA 2015’. The mint mark appears at the right of the effigy.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Description:
The €1 and €2 coins depict a cruciform idol from the Chalcolithic period (3000 BC). This characteristic example of the island's prehistoric art reflects Cyprus's place at the heart of civilisation and antiquity.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2024 (1)

Feature:
principality of Andorra

Description:

The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer coin ring.

Belgium 2024 (1)

Feature:
The Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU

Description:The design depicts a flock of birds (swallows), which is a symbol for the workings of the EU, by moving together as a group yet with each member having room to manoeuvre in an individual manner, thereby creating one complex, dynamic entity. The group therefore primarily stands for togetherness. During the flight of the swallows, there is always one who pulls the head and takes the group in tow, which will be Belgium in the first half of 2024. The 27 birds also symbolise the total number of EU member states. The country code ‘BE’ is located in between the birds, in the upper right side of the design. Underneath the flock of birds, a vacant space on the lower half is filled with the description ‘BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2024’. At the far left are the initials of the designer Iris Bruijns. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is also located on the far left, above which stands the Belgian mint director mintmark, an aster flower in front of an Erlenmeyer flask.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2024 (1)

Feature:
Second of the Bundesländer II series – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Königsstuhl

Description: The iconic Königsstuhl, which is part of the Jasmund National Park, opens up the view of the monumentality of this unique landmark through the chosen beach perspective with its typical chalk cliffs framed by beech forests. The country abbreviation "D" for the issuing country, the year "2024", the minting letter of the respective mint ("X" serves merely as a placeholder here), the occasion of issue "MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN" and the initials "MO" of the artist complete the motif.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2024 (1)

Feature:
Estonian national flower – the cornflower

Description:
Specimen of a blooming cornflower in the foreground on the left, in the background a meadow with waving stalks, symbolised by the overlapping lines. The occasion of issue "CENTAUREA CYANUS" runs along the left edge of the image and the country of issue "EESTI" and the year "2024" can be seen at the bottom edge.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2024 (1)

Feature:
Elections and Democracy

Description:
The design shows stylized ballots. Ballots consist of circles and rectangles. The subject is abstract, but still recognizable. There are eight ballots, and they are partially overlapped, creating smaller geometric shapes at the intersections of the overlapping tickets. The year 2024 is at the bottom. The lettering ‘FI’ is on the right-hand side slightly above the midline. The text VAALIT ♦ DEMOKRATIA rotates on the right-hand side of the money ring. The text VAL ♦ DEMOKRATI is circling the coin on the left-hand side.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2024 (1)

Feature:
Fourth of the 2024 Summer Olympics series: Hercules and the wrestling

Description:
The design represents Hercules, a national figure and icon of French numismatics, practicing antique wrestling with Notre-Dame’s Chimera, in reference to the Olympic Games of the Ancient era. Both wrestlers are depicted in the foreground in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. In the background, an athletics track in which the emblem of Paris 2024 is inserted on the left side, is represented. The yeardate, the RF indication, as well as the mintmarks are inserted on the athletics track.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2024 (1)

Feature:
150 years from the birth of Penelope Delta

Description:
The design features a portrait of Penelope Delta. The theme is bordered by the wording ‘ΠΗΝΕΛΟΠΗ ΔΕΛΤΑ 1874-1941’ (‘PENELOPE DELTA 1874-1941’) and ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ’ (‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’). To the left is a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint) and to the right the minting year. Penelope Delta was a pioneer of children’s literature in Greece. Generations of Greek children have been raised with her books, which remain popular.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2024 (1)

Feature:
150th anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni

Description:
Portrait of Levi-Montalcini, inspired by a photograph by Manuela Fabbri. A microscope with a horseshoe-shaped base can be seen in the background on the right. This served as a lucky charm for the award of the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 1986 and was taken from a medal designed by his brother, the Italian scientist Gino Levi-Montalcini. At the top is the reason for the issue "RITA LEVI-MONTALCINI" and to the left the "RI" - acronym for the Italian Republic and the "R" of the Roman mint. Below the design is the year of issue '2024' and the initials 'SP' of the coin's designer Silvia Petrassi at the bottom right.
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The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Croatia 2024

Feature:
City of Varaždin

Beschreibung:
The design features the keep of the Varaždin Castle (12th – 16th century). Varaždin is first mentioned in 1181. Having suffered massive casualties in the Tatar invasion of 1242, it was built as a royal fortress, which would become known as the Old Town. Its appearance has changed through the centuries: from a strong medieval fortress surrounded by water-filled moats to the main fortress and armoury of Slavonian Military Border and Varaždin military headquarters and a beautiful Renaissance castle. At present, the Old Town is the most important and magnificent historical building of the City of Varaždin, a highest-category monument of the Croatian architectural heritage. The coin also features the name of the issuing country ‘HRVATSKA’ (Croatia), the year of issuance ‘2024’, and the words ‘STARI GRAD VARAŽDIN’ (the Old Town of Varaždin), which are all inscribed circularly at the top and the bottom of the design.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2024 (1)

Feature:
Himmeli (Christmas decoration)

Description:

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2024 (1)

Feature:
Straw gardens in Lithuania

Description:

The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2024 (1)

Feature: The 100th anniversary of the signature by the Grand Duchess Charlotte of the Grand Ducal decree concerning the issuance of the divisional currency in nickel, commonly called ‘Feierstéppler’

Description:
The design depicts in its centre the representation of the Luxembourg coin issued in 1924 showing a steel industry worker, this representation being integrated in the figure ‘100’ as indication of the anniversary of the first issuance of one of the longest circulating Luxembourg franc coins. The name of the issuing country LÉTZEBUERG as well as the year date 2024 appear at the top of the design. The bottom of the design depicts the word ‘FEIERSTÉPPLER’, the common and popular designation of this coin. The monogram (letter ‘H’ with a crown) is a representation of Grand Duke Henri.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Malta 2024 (2)

Feature:
Series "Maltese towns with city walls": Ċittadella Gozo

Description: The design was created by Noel Galea Bason and depicts the walled city known locally as ‘Iċ-Ċittadella’ (The Citadel) on the island of Gozo, which is the second largest island forming the Maltese archipelago. In their present form, the fortifications encircling the ‘Ċittadella’ were built and modified by the Order of St John. The design shows a depiction of the city with its fortified walls. At the bottom left is the inscription of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and at the bottom right is the year of issuance ‘2024’. At the top is the inscription ‘ĊITTADELLA’ and underneath is the inscription ‘GOZO’. This coin is intended to be part of a series dedicated to Maltese walled cities e.g. Mdina and Valletta which are an intrinsic part of Maltese and European cultural heritage.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2024 (1)

Feature:
The recognition of Seville (Archivo de Indias, Real Alcazar de Sevilla y Catedral de Sevilla) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Description:
The design shows a view of the ‘Patio de las Doncellas’ of the Real Alcåzar of Seville. At the top, in a circular direction and in capital letters, the legend SEVILLA; below, the mint mark ‘Eme Coronada’. At the bottom, in a circular direction and in capital letters, the legend ESPANA and the year of issue 2024.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2024 (2)

Feature:
principality of Andorra

Description:

The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer coin ring.

Belgium 2024 (2)

Feature:
Fight against cancer

Description: The design shows in the centre a ribbon, which is used as a universal symbol to express engagement in the fight against cancer. The shape of the ribbon extends further along the two sides in curved lines, symbolising the movement of a heartbeat on a monitor, as an expression of life and vitality. Three lines can be seen at the top, as a reference to a rainbow (symbolising hope and consolation). Inserted in the bottom line is the country code BE and the year 2024. In the lower part of the piece are inscriptions in French and Dutch: 'Lutte contre le cancer' - 'Strijd tegen kanker'. The initials of the designer Iris Bruijns are located on the left side above the inscriptions. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located at the very bottom of the piece, together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, an aster flower in front of an Erlenmeyer flask.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2024 (2)

Feature:
175th anniversary of the Paulskirche constitution

Description:Perspective view of the Paulskirche memorial site at the moment when the members of the National Constituent Assembly entered. In the background is the constitutional document with quill pen as the result of the Paulskirche parliament, above it the three female allegories of unity, justice and freedom as well as the German tricolour "Black, Red, Gold". At the edge of the image is the occasion of the issue "PAULSKIRCHENVERFASSUNG 1849", below the motif on the right is the year of issue "2024" and the intertwined initials "BB" of the coin's designer. The country abbreviation "D" for the issuing country and the respective mintmark "A", "D", "F", "G" or "J" can be seen at the bottom left.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2024 (2)

Feature:
Architecture of Finland

Description:

The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2024 (2)

Feature:
The Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024 in Paris

Description:
For the countdown to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Monnaie de Paris celebrates the road to the games through Paris as well as its own heritage. 100 years after the 1924 Games, the French capital is once again hosting the Summer Games. This is an event with international resonance, gradually building in intensity in the years leading up to the event, culminating in 2024 with the issue of two commemorative two-euro coins dedicated to the Olympic Games. The design represents an expression of France through iconic buildings; the Eiffel Tower and the Notre Dame de la Garde Basilica situated in Marseille are united there. In the background, a tiare flower represents the island of Tahiti where the surfing competitions will take place. The Eiffel Tower is in motion, she carries the values of sport. Its arms are represented by 73 rivets signifying the host communities. For the first time, the Olympic and Paralympic symbols are brought together, to celebrate the Games for all. The year date, the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ as well as the mintmarks are inserted on the athletics track. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.Za class="text">Source image:
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Greece 2024 (2)

Feature:
50th Anniversary of the restoration of democracy

Description:

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2024 (2)

Feature:
The 250th anniversary of the foundation of the Guardia di Finanza Corps

Description:
The design depicts, in the centre, a stylized version of the heraldic symbol of Guardia di Finanza Corps: it portrays the concept of security and provides a future vision of the Corps’ role celebrating the past, by combining it with the years to come and challenges they will continue to face. This emblem includes different elements: mountain, sea and the sky, which are the natural environments where Corps operate; the Griffon, a mythological animal which, according to the legend, supervises protection of the Treasury, represented by the chest of the State, and the turreted crown. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘GUARDIA DI FINANZA’. Below, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic and the dates ‘1774-2024’, year of the establishment of the Guardia di Finanza Corps and year of coin’s issue respectively; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome and ‘MB’, the initials of designer Marta Bonifacio.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2024 (2)

Feature:
175th anniversary of the death of Grand Duke Guillaume II

Description:
The design depicts on the left side the statue of Grand Duke Guillaume II on horseback and on the right side the effigy of Grand Duke Henri looking to the left. The texts ‘GROUSSHERZOGE VU LÉTZEBUERG’ and ‘GUILLAUME II 1792-1849’ are depicted in semicircular form in the upper left part of the design. The year-date ‘2024’ and the figure ‘175’ as indication of the anniversary appear below the effigy of Grand Duke Henri.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Malta 2024 (2)

Feature:
"Native species" series: The Maltese honeybee

Description: The design was created by Maria Anna Frisone and depicts the Maltese honey bee (Apis Mellifera Ruttneri) which is one of the endemic species of flora and fauna found on the Maltese islands. The design shows a rendition of the bee with a flower and a honeycomb filling up the background. The coin raises awareness of one of Malta's endemic species and encapsulates the work of the bee which pollinates flowers and makes honey. At the left side is the inscription of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and at the right side the year of issuance ‘2024’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2024 (2)

Feature:
200 years since the creation of the National Police as a state security corp

Description:
The design shows the emblem of the National Police. Surrounding it are the legends: ‘ESPANA- POLICIA NACIONAL 1824-2024’. In the lower right part of the emblem is the mint mark ‘Eme Coronada’.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2023 (1)

Feature:
30th Anniversary of the Accession of Andorra to UN

Description:
he United Nations is represented by two symbolic elements: two laurel wreaths and a globe, which forms part of the number 30 that has been represented, with the inscription ANYS (years) and the year date 2023 below. In the upper part of the design there is the coat of arms of Andorra and the inscription ‘ANDORRA MEMBRE DE LES NACIONS UNIDES’ (Andorra member of the United Nations).
The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer coin ring.

Belgium 2023 (1)

Feature:
The ‘year of art nouveau’

Description:
The design shows a decorative detail from the facade of the ‘Hotel Van Eetvelde’, an iconic town house in Brussels which has been designed by the Belgian art nouveau architect Victor Horta and has been recognized as Unesco World Heritage. The curved, asymmetrical lines of this decorative detail reflect the characteristic nature-inspired style of the art nouveau movement. This detail fills up the bottom half of the piece, leaving a vacant space on the upper half, which is filled with the description ‘ART NOUVEAU’. At the far right are the initials of the designer Iris Bruijns located. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the far left together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, an aster flower in front of an Erlenmeyer flask, the country code BE and the year mark 2023.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2023 (1)

Feature:
First of the Bundesländer II series – Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie

Description:
The design shows the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Hamburg’s newest landmark. The impressive and detailed representation of the concert building against the background of the maritime urban landscape represents the Land of Hamburg in an exceptionally convincing manner. The left half of the coin’s inner section includes Germany’s issuing country code, ‘D’, the year ‘2023’ and the mintmark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’). The right half features the artist’s initials, and the lower part features the inscription ‘HAMBURG’.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2023 (1)

Feature:
Estonian national bird – the barn swallow

Description:
The design depicts the silhouette of the barn swallow with the text ‘HIRUNDO RUSTICA’ (the barn swallow in Latin) at the top right, in semi-circle. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2023’.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2023 (1)

Feature:
Finland’s First Nature Conservation Act

Description:
The theme of the coin is a stylized beetle. On the top in semi-circle is the lettering ‘NATURE CONSERVATION’ in Finnish and at the bottom in semi-circle are the lettering ‘NATURE CONSERVATION’ in Swedish and the year of issuance ‘2023’. The right-hand side of the inner part of the coin bears the lettering ‘FI’. The left-hand side of the inner part of the coin bears the mintmark of the Mint of Finland.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2023 (1)

Feature:
Third of the 2024 Summer Olympics series: Sower

Description:
One hundred years after the Paris 1924 Olympic Games, the French capital will once again host the Summer Games in 2024. One year before the launch of the Olympic Games, the Monnaie de Paris is continuing the celebration by counting down to the start of the Games by highlighting its heritage and that of Paris. An event with international echo whose intensity gradually increases in the years leading up to the event, with already several €2 commemorative coins dedicated to the Olympic Games over the past years. The design of the coin depicts the Sower, a national figure and icon of French numismatics, practicing pugilism, the forerunner of boxing, in reference to the Antic Olympic Games. Her silhouette is in the foreground in front of the Pont-Neuf and its surroundings, typical of the Ile de la Cité area, a key element of the Parisian landscape. In the background, an athletic track, into which the emblem of Paris 2024 is inserted on the right-hand side, is represented. The year date, the RF mention and the mintmarks are inserted under the arch, on the bridge railing and in the Seine.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2023 (1)

Feature:
100th Anniversary of Birth of Maria Callas

Description:
The design features a portrait of the legendary Greek soprano Maria Callas. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘100 YEARS FROM THE BIRTH OF MARIA CALLAS’, and at the right the minting year ‘2023’ and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); below the portrait runs the inscription ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Ireland 2023

Feature:
50th anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the European Union

Description:
The design depicts a modification to the ‘EU50’ programme logo used by Government Departments to promote events marking the 50th anniversary of Ireland’s EU membership. The name of the issuing country ‘ÉIRE’ is inserted above the logo. The year ‘1973’ is referenced to recognise the year Ireland joined the EU as well as ‘2023’ to mark the coin issue year.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2023 (1)

Feature:
150th anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni

Description:
The design features the half-length portrait of Alessandro Manzoni, inspired by the image of the Italian writer as depicted on the 100 000 lire banknote issued in 1967. On the left, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic, the dates ‘1873-2023’, the year of the death of the writer and the year of the coin’s issue, respectively, and the arch-shaped inscription ‘ALESSANDRO MANZONI’. On the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome, and ‘AV’, initials of the designer Antonio Vecchio.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Croatia 2023

Feature:
The introduction of the euro as the official currency of Croatia on 1 January 2023

Beschreibung:
The design features the inscriptions of the issuing country ‘HRVATSKA’ (Croatia) and the year of issuance ‘2023.’, depicted horizontally, as well as the words ‘ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA’ (member of the euro area), which are inscribed along the outer edge of the coin’s core. These inscriptions symbolically form a stylised symbol of the euro ‘€’. The other central motive of the coin is Croatia's distinctive and recognisable symbol, the Croatian checkerboard, which represents part of the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2023 (1)

Feature:
The Ukraine Sunflower

Description:
The design represents a sunflower, which is one of the national symbols of Ukraine, as Ukraine is one of the biggest sunflower oil producers and exporters worldwide. Since the start of the war in Ukraine, the sunflower has become a global symbol for peace. For the first time sunflowers were used as a peace symbol in the summer of 1996. Then they were planted in a military base near Pervomaysk, approximately 155 miles south of the capital Kyiv. Now sunflowers are used as a symbol of peace and support to Ukraine worldwide. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘SLAVA UKRAINAI!’ (Glory to Ukraine) and at the bottom, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’. The author of the design is the Latvian artist Krišs Salmanis.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2023 (1)

Feature:
Together with Ukraine

Description:
The design features a stylised sunflower in the centre, with petals looking like silhouettes of people holding hands, embracing, protecting each other, embodying unity, support and the power of being together. Using artistic means the sunflower is designed as the rising Sun, the hope of a new beginning, birds, freedom, hope and courage, as people rising above the circumstances, never accepting any imposed will, as an allusion to those who have sacrificed their lives and their departing souls. The composition is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (LITHUANIA), ‘KARTU SU UKRAINA’ (TOGETHER WITH UKRAINE), the year of issue ‘2023’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin is designed by Eglė Žemaitė.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2023 (1)

Feature:
The 175th anniversary of the Luxembourg Parliament

Description:
The design depicts at the left-hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri and at the right-hand side the building of the Chamber of Deputies. The year date ‘1848’ and the text ‘Chambre des députés’ appear above and at the right of the building. At the bottom centre, the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’ as well as the issuing year date ‘2023’ are represented.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Malta 2023 (1)

Feature:
550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus

Description: The design depicts a profile portrait of Copernicus, together with a stylized heliocentric representation of the universe as proposed by Copernicus. At the top left is the inscription ‘NICOLAUS COPERNICUS 1473 – 1543’ and at the bottom left is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’. Also at the bottom is the signature of the artist Daniela Fusco ‘FUSCO’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2023 (1)

Feature:
Fourteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series: Old Town of Cáceres

Description:
The Old Town of Cáceres is an urban ensemble located in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura in the west of the Iberian Peninsula. It was registered on the World Heritage Site list for being unique due to its historic features, which (from the Middle Ages to the classical period) bear the traces of highly diverse and contradictory influences, such as Northern Gothic, Islamic, Italian Renaissance and arts of the New World. The design depicts a panoramic view of the monumental complex, specifically of the main square. At the top and in capital letters are the word ‘ESPAÑA’ and the year of minting ‘2023’. On the upper right hand is the mintmark. At the bottom and in capital letters is the word ‘CÁCERES’.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Cyprus 2023

Feature:
60th anniversary of the foundation of the Central Bank of Cyprus

Description:
The design depicts tools on a microchip symbolising the stability of the economy in the modern industrial and digital era secured by the Central Bank of Cyprus, which celebrates 60 years of existence. The issuing country's name ‘ΚYΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the dates ‘1963-2023’ are at the bottom. Additionally, the phrase ‘60 ΧΡOΝΙΑ ΑΠO ΤΗΝ IΔΡΥΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΕΝΤΡΙKHΣ ΤΡAΠΕΖΑΣ ΤΗΣ ΚYΠΡΟΥ’ (i.e. 60 years since the foundation of the Central Bank of Cyprus) is inscribed on the inner part of the national side of the coin.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2023 (2)

Feature:
Summer Solstice Festivals

Description:
The summer solstice fire festivals were inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2015. They are traditional and popular festivities widely celebrated in Andorra each year. The design reproduces a human figure, named ‘fallaire’, wearing a traditional cape and tracing a circle of fire with the ‘falla’. This is the main element of the festival and consists of tree barks that, once lit, they are energetically whirled around creating large circles of fire. The graphic composition of lines in the background of the design represents the summer solstice together with the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year ‘2023’.
The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer coin ring.

Belgium 2023 (2)

Feature:
75 years of women's suffrage in Belgium

Description:
he design depicts in the centre a box on a ballot paper, which is being coloured in by a pencil. The coloured box is overlapped by the Venus symbol (the gender symbol for woman/female). At the bottom left next to the central image is inscribed 75 JAAR ANS. Surrounding the central image are also inscriptions in Dutch and French: ‘ALGEMEEN VROUWENKIESRECHT’ – ‘SUFFRAGE UNIVERSEL FÉMININ’. At the bottom of the piece are located the initials of the designer Iris Bruijns. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located at the right side of the piece, together with the Belgian mint master mark, an aster flower in front of an Erlenmeyer flask, the country code ‘BE’ and the year mark ‘2023’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2023 (2)

Feature:
1250 birthday of Charlemagne

Description:
The design combines two contemporary elements: Charlemagne’s personal monogram and the octagon of Aachen Cathedral. The two motifs are deftly merged into a distinctive work of art. The strength of the design lies in its dynamic, three-dimensional quality. Overall, it is an innovative tribute to an outstanding figure in European history. The coin’s inner ring also features the inscription ‘KARL DER GROßE’ (‘Charlemagne’) at the top and, in the bottom half, the year of issue ‘2023’, the dates ‘748–814’, Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) and the artist’s initials (‘TW’).
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2023 (2)

Feature:
Social and Health Services

Description:
The design represents a stylized map of Finland. The left-hand side bears the lettering ‘WELL-BEING’ in Finnish and Swedish. The year of issuance ‘2023’ is slightly on the left-hand side in the middle of the coin. At the bottom is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. At the right hand-side is the mintmark of the Mint of Finland.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2023 (2)

Feature:
Rugby World Cup France 2023

Description:
On the occasion of the Rugby World Cup organised in France, Monnaie de Paris celebrates rugby and this competition which will bring together teams from twenty nations. The design represents a stylized rugby player making a pass. In the background, the rugby field is the globe on which the rugby goalposts are placed. The set is part of an imaginary rugby galaxy where the other planets are oval. The emblem of the competition is inserted next to the player, while the name of the competition surrounds the design. The indication of the issuing country ‘RF’, the mintmark and the mint master mark are inserted under the image on the right-hand side. The name of the competition, the issuing country ‘FRANCE’ and the year ‘2023’ are inserted on the left hand side. The name of the competition surrounding the design, as well as and the ‘RF’ mention appear in the official font of the event, called Mobius.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2023 (2)

Feature:
150 Years from the birth of Constantin Carathéodory

Description:
The design features a portrait of the Greek mathematician Constantin Carathéodory. Inscribed along the inner edge at the left is the wording ‘CONSTANTIN CARATHÉODORY 1873-1950’, and at right the minting year ‘2023’ and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); below the portrait runs the inscription ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2023 (2)

Feature:
The 100th anniversary of the Air Force

Description:
The design depicts the reproduction of the logo of the Centenary of the Air Force. On the left ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; above, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; below, the arch-shaped inscription ‘AERONAUTICA MILITARE’; on the right, ‘VdS’, initials of the designer Valerio De Seta.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2023 (2)

Feature:
Fifth of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series: Lithuania Minor

Description:

The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2023 (2)

Feature:
The 25th anniversary of the membership of Grand Duke Henri to the International Olympic Committee

Description:
The design depicts the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri looking to the right and to the figure ‘25’. Several pictograms of Olympic disciplines are shown close to the effigy. Below the effigy, three intersecting circles are enriching the design. At the bottom right, the text ‘MEMBER VUM INTERNATIONALEN OLYMPESCHE KOMMITEE’ is depicted. The name of the country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ as well as the text ‘GROUSSHERZOG HENRI’ are represented at the left.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Malta 2023 (2)

Feature:
The arrival of the French in Malta in 1798

Description:
In June 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte ended the rule of the Order of St John in Malta. During his short stay in Malta, Napoleon established a Republican Government and issued a thorough reform of laws and institutions of Malta. Amongst other things, slavery and the privileges of nobility were abolished. A lay state was established, and the court of the Inquisition was closed. At the time, the far-reaching reforms were not universally accepted by the Maltese, and it was not long before they rebelled. The design depicts a personification of the French Republic as depicted on the official letterheads of the period. At the left-hand side is the inscription ‘225th ANNIVERSARY’ followed from the top to the right, in semi-circle, by the inscription ‘ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH IN MALTA’. At the bottom is the year of issuance ‘2023’. The inscriptions ‘Liberté’ (Freedom) and ‘Egalité’ (Equality) are at the left and right side of the image, respectively. At the top left of the inscription ‘Egalité’ are the years ‘1798-2023’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2023 (2)

Feature:
The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU

Description:
The design shows two images. The first one is the logo of the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU. Surrounding the logo are the captions: “ESPANA 2023 – PRESIDENCIA ESPANOLA and ‘CONSEJO DE LA UNION EUROPEA’ (Spain 2023 – Spanish Presidency and Council of the European Union). The second image, in the lower part, represents the mint mark of the Fabrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre Real Casa de la Moneda with the crowned ‘M’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the abbreviation 'BE' of the issuing country.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the abbreviation 'D' of the issuing country.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „EESTI“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the abbreviation 'FI' of the issuing country.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the abbreviation 'RF' of the issuing country.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΉ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΊΑ“ .
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Ireland 2022

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „éire“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the abbreviation 'RI' of the issuing country.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the name „LATVIA“ of the issuing state.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. In the centre is the name 'LIETUVA' of the issuing state.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „LËTZEBUERG“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Austria 2022

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „ESPAÑA“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Cyprus 2022 (1)

Feature:
35 years of the Erasmus programme

Description:
The design is a mix of two major elements of the Erasmus programme: the original intellectual inspiration, Erasmus himself, and the allegory of its influence over Europe. The first one is symbolised by one of the most known depiction of Erasmus. The second one is symbolised by a beam of links going across the coin from a beacon to another, representing the numerous intellectual and human exchanges between the European students. As a reference to Europe, some of these links form other stars, born from the synergy between the countries. The figure 35, for 35th anniversary comes out from the stars in a contemporary graphical style. At the bottom right of the inner edge of the coin is the name of the issuing country „ΚΎΠΡΟΣ - KIBRIS“.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2022 (1)

Feature:
The legend of Charlemagne

Description:
Legend has it that Emperor Charlemagne was the founder of Andorra in the year 805 and that he granted its inhabitants their own legal status. The design of the coin represents this legend deeply rooted in the history and culture of Andorra and shows, in its background, a landscape with mountains and a river, representing the rich scenery of our country, with the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’. The foreground of the design depicts a partial reproduction of the well-known portrait of Emperor Charlemagne by the artist Albrecht Dürer and the year of issue ‘2022’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2022 (2)

Feature:
The healthcare sector in recognition of the exceptional commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic

Description:
The design depicts in the inner part of the coin the health personnel. At the left you can find the inscription ‘Danke – Merci – Dank u’ together with various pictograms referring to healthcare sector. From top to bottom, a cross, a stethoscope, a heart, a syringe, a wheelchair and a chemical mixture are shown. At the far right are the initials of the designer Luc Luycx located. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the bottom together with the Belgian mint master mark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, the country code BE and the year mark 2022.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2022 (2)

Feature:
Bundeslander series – Thuringia

Description:
The design shows Wartburg Castle, the first German castle to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inner part also features the name ‘THÜRINGEN’ and the issuing country’s country code ‘D’ at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the engraver’s mark on the right and the the year ‘2022’ on the left. The artist: Olaf Stoy (Rabenau).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2022 (2)

Feature:
The 150th anniversary of the founding of the Society of Estonian Literati

Description:
The design depicts the pages of a book and the tip of a quill pen. At the top, in semi-circle are the inscription ‘EESTI KIRJAMEESTE SELTS’ and the year of issuance ‘2022’. The inscription on the pages of the book reads ‘KUI ME EI SAA SUUREKS RAHVAARVULT, PEAME SAAMA SUUREKS VAIMULT’, meaning ‘If we cannot be a great nation in number, we must be great in spirit’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2022 (2)

Feature:
100 years of Finland's National Ballet

Description:
The design depicts the powerful and free movements of a dancer covered in a light flowing textile that accentuates the beauty and fluidity of the dancer's pose. It also bears the year of issuance ‘2022’ and at the top the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2022 (2)

Feature:
The 90th anniversary of President Jacques Chirac’s birth

Description:
President of the French Republic for two terms, Jacques Chirac was a major architect of the European construction. As such, he was President when the Euro was introduced in 2002, whose 20th anniversary we celebrate at the beginning of this year. The design shows a solemn profile of President Jacques Chirac looking towards the future. He is surrounded by several symbols representing his actions: a euro symbol, as sign of his involvement in the introduction of the Euro and his European spirit, and a French flag represented in heraldic colours, itself embellished with the RF as a reference to his presidency. His dates and name are inserted in the Euro’s logo. The mintmarks as well as the year date fit into the design.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2022 (1)

Feature:
200 years from the first Greek Constitution

Description:
The design features the temple of Asclepius at Epidaurus with the statue of the god at centre. The theme replicates the reverse of a commemorative medal on the First National Assembly held by the revolted Greeks at Epidaurus, which was awarded to the Assembly members during the reign of king Otho. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and ‘THE FIRST GREEK CONSTITUTION’, as well as the years ‘1822’ and ‘2022’, a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint) and the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2022 (2)

Feature:
The 30th Anniversary of the death of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino

Description:
The design depicts in the centre the portraits of the two Italian judges Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino, inspired by a picture of Tony Gentile. Above, the arc-shaped inscription ‘FALCONE – BORSELLINO’, underneath the dates ‘1992 2022’, with the acronym of the Italian Republic ‘RI’ in between; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; on the left, ‘VdS’, initials of the designer Valerio de Seta.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2022 (2)

Feature:
The centenary of Latvijas Banka – financial literacy

Description:
Financial literacy is the important ability to understand and effectively use various financial skills, including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. Financial literacy is the foundation of our relationship with money, and it is a lifelong journey of learning. The design shows a tree, symbolizing the importance of financial literacy and the knowledge about it. At the bottom is the year of issuance ‘2022’ and underneath the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2022 (2)

Feature:
Suvalkija - Fourth of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series

Description:
The design depicts a Taurus on the escutcheon, while the escutcheon is decorated on both sides with silver oak branches with acorns. The branches are joined at the bottom with a silver ribbon bearing the inscription ‘VIENYBĖ TEŽYDI’ (UNITY MAY BLOSSOM). Oak branches symbolize the rich history of the region that goes back to the pagan times of the Lithuanian state. In the past, Taurus was the most widespread animal in this region. The composition is surrounded by the inscription ‘LIETUVA’ (LITHUANIA) and the year of issuance ‘2022’ on the top, and the inscription ‘SUVALKIJA’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint at the bottom.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2022 (2)

Feature:
The 10th anniversary of the marriage of the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and the Hereditary Grand Duchesse Stéphanie

Description:
The design depicts the effigies of the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and the Hereditary Grand Duchesse Stéphanie. Close to the effigies, the respective names are depicted in semi-circular form. Two wedding rings appear at the left of the year-date 2022. At the bottom of the design, the word ‘LËTZEBUERG’ designating the issuing country is depicted, as well as the wedding date ‘20.Oktober 2012’. The monogram (letter ‘H’ with a crown) is a representation of the Grand Duke Henri.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2022 (2)

Feature:
Garajonay National Park (La Gomera) - Thirteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series

Description:
The Garajonay National Park is situated in the middle of the island of La Gomera.in the Canary Islands archipelago, was registered on the World Heritage Sites list for being an outstanding well-preserved example of laurisilva (Laurel forest), an exceptional ecosystem of the living remnant of the old rainforests and warm temperate forests that occupied much of Europe and North Africa during the Tertiary. The coin depicts a view of the ‘Roque de Agando’ and a detail of the ‘Laurisilva forest’. On the upper right hand and in capital letters are the word ‘ESPAÑA’ and the year of minting ‘2022’. At the top on the right hand side is the mint mark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2022 (2)

Feature:
10 years of the entry into force of the Monetary Agreement between Andorra and the European Union

Description:
The different shapes and sizes of the puzzle pieces depicted in the lower part of the design symbolize the Principality of Andorra and the countries belonging to the European Union. In the upper part of the design, the stars encircling the symbol of the common European currency represent that they are all part of the euro universe. Next to them, the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the years of the commemoration ‘2012’ and ‘2022’ are featured.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2022 (3)

Feature:
Ukraine and Freedom

Description:
The design depicts the silhouette of a woman holding a bird in her hand, with an ear of wheat. At the top left is the text ‘SLAVA UKRAINI’. At the bottom left are the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2022’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2022 (3)

Feature:
Climate research in Finland

Description:
The theme of the coin is a stylized beard lichen, with its root like structure embossed in the centre of the inner part of the coin. The outer sides of the inner part of the coin bear the lettering ‘CLIMATE RESEARCH’ in Finnish on the left-hand side and ‘CLIMATE RESEARCH’ in Swedish on the right-hand side. The bottom of the inner part of the coin bears the lettering ‘2022 FI’. The top of the inner part of the coin bears the mintmark of the Mint of Finland.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2022 (3)

Feature:
Second of the series 2024 Summer Olympics

Description:
One hundred years after the 1924 Olympic Games, France is once again hosting the Summer Games, which will take place in Paris in 2024, an event with international echo whose intensity gradually builds in the years leading up to the event. On the occasion of the countdown to the Olympic Games, Monnaie de Paris wishes to celebrate the road to the Games. It therefore plans to issue each year 2022, 2023 and 2024 a commemorative two-euro coin with an original face celebrating the Games, through the heritage of France and Paris. The design represents the genius, a national figure and icon of French numismatics. It is depicted practicing discus throwing in an ‘ancient’ way in reference to the Olympic Games of the Antique era. His silhouette blends with the one of the Arc de Triomphe, a key element of Parisian heritage. It forms a common axis with this emblematic monument of victory. In the background, an athletics track in which the emblem of Paris 2024 is inserted on the right side, is represented. The year date, the mention RF and the mintmarks are inserted under the arch and around the foot of the Arc.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2022 (3)

Feature:
170th Anniversary of the foundation of the Italian National Police

Description:
The design depicts two officers of the ‘Polizia di Stato’ (Italian National Police Force), a woman and a man, standing out in the foreground, in front of a police car. Above, the arc-shaped inscription ‘POLIZIA DI STATO’; at the right ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; the inscription ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome, the initials ‘AM’ of the designer Annalisa Masini and the dates ‘1852 - 2022’, appear at the left, in the centre and at the right, respectively.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2022 (3)

Feature:
100 years of basketball in Lithuania

Description:
The design shows the contour of the map of Lithuania arranged as a basketball court in the centre, which signifies that basketball has been played in Lithuania already for 100 years. The coin also features the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (Lithuania), ‘1922-2022’ and the logo of the Lithuanian mint, its manufacturer, arranged in a semi-circle around the centre.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2022 (3)

Feature:
The 50th Anniversary of the legal protection of the Luxembourg flag

Description:
The design depicts at the left hand the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri and at the right hand the Luxembourg tricolor flag. The year ‘1972’ appears above the flag and the issuing year ‘2022’ is depicted below. At the bottom centre the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ is represented.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2022 (3)

Feature:
The 5th centennary of the first circumnavigation of the Earth

Description:
The expedition began in Seville in 1519 and ended in 1522 after finishing the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The design depicts two images, one is the globe in the background and the other one is a portrait of Juan Sebastián Elcano. At the bottom of the portrait and in capital letters the legends ‘JUAN SEBASTIÁN ELCANO’ and ‘PRIMUS CIRCUMDEDISTI ME’ (First to circumnavigate me), and on the portrait shoulder is the initial and the end date of the circumnavigation (1519-1522). On the right hand side and in capital letters are the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and the year of minting ‘2022’. On the left hand side is the mint mark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2021 (1)

Feature:
100 years since the coronation of Our Lady of Meritxell

Description:
The foreground of the design depicts the reproduction of the Romanesque carving of Our Lady of Meritxell (patron saint of the Principality of Andorra), which dates back from the 11th and 12th centuries. The background of the design shows a partial reproduction of the basilica sanctuary where it is located, a graphic element symbolizing a flower, the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the years ‘1921-2021’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2021 (1)

Feature:
The 100th anniversary of the constitution of the Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union (BLEU)

Description:
The national side of the coin features the effigy of the Belgian King Philip I and that of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg. In addition, both countries are depicted, with the mention of the Economic Union, and the years 1921 and 2021. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the bottom together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele. It also contains the initials LL, referring to the designer of the coin, Mr. Luc Luycx.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2021 (1)

Feature:
Saxony-Anhalt's Cathedral of Magdeburg Sixteenth of the Bundesländer series

Description:
The design shows the Magdeburg Cathedral, the first Gothic-style cathedral to be constructed on German soil. The inner part also features the name ‘SACHSEN-ANHALT’ and the issuing country’s country code ‘D’ at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the the year ‘2021’ on the left and the engraver’s mark on the right.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2021 (1)

Feature:
The Estonian national animal – the wolf

Description:
The design depicts the silhouette of the wolf and a forest. Close to the edge of the inner ring the country name ‘EESTI’ at the left, the year of issuance ‘2021’ at the right and the text ‘CANIS LUPUS’ (the wolf in Latin) at the top are depicted.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2021 (1)

Feature:
Journalism and Open Communication in Support of Finnish Democracy

Description:
The figures depicted in the inner part of the coin can be interpreted as stylized human figures made up from and entwined in a ribbon-like net. The outer sides of the inner part of the coin bear the lettering ‘JOURNALISMI JOURNALISTIK’. The bottom of the inner part bears the lettering ‘2021 FI’ preceded by the Finnish mint mark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2021 (1)

Feature:
75 years since the foundation of UNICEF

Description:
The design shows an allegory of the work of ‘UNICEF’ where the hands are a key element. One after the other they support the globe and are the link between the different areas of the Earth. The mention of the 75th anniversary as well as the laurels crown the ensemble accompanied by the acronym RF. On the upper rim, the name ‘UNICEF’ is inserted along with the relevant dates as well as the UNICEF motto ‘For each child’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2021 (1)

Feature:
200 years since the Greek Revolution

Description:
The design features the Greek flag at the centre, encircled by laurel branches. Inscribed along the inner edge are the wordings „1821-2021 200 ΧΡΟNΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΗ“ (‘1821 – 2021 200 YEARS SINCE THE GREEK REVOLUTION’) and „ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ“ (‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’). Visible, at the bottom, between two laurel branches, are a palmette (the minmark of the Greek Mint) and the signature of the artist (George Stamatopoulos).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2021 (1)

Feature:
150th anniversary of the proclamation of Rome as the capital of Italy

Description:

The design depicts a detail of the Dea Roma, a sculpture by Angelo Zanelli inserted in the center of the Altare della Patria, a large votive altar dedicated to the Italian nation set in the Vittoriano complex in Rome. Above, the legend ‘ROMA CAPITALE’; on the right, the dates ‘•1871•2021•’, the year of the proclamation of Rome as the Capital of Italy and that of the coin’s issue respectively; on the left, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic, and ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue, ‘UP’, initials of the designer Uliana Pernazza.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2021

Feature:
100th anniversary of the recognition of the Republic of Latvia

Description:
It was on 26 January 1921 when Latvian diplomats had succeeded in accomplishing a momentous task – the world’s great powers recognized Latvia de iure. Although Latvia declared its independence on 18 November 1918, only after a confused period of fighting, the new nation was recognized in 1920.
The design depicts an artistic inscription ‘100 Latvija de iure 2021’ thus also featuring the country name (LATVIJA) as well as the year of issue (2021).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2021 (1)

Feature:
Žuvintas biosphere reserve

Description:
The design depicts the characteristic surroundings of Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve, which belongs to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme: remote islands of a unique bird lake and Lithuania’s largest wetland as well as its distinctive animals. In the foreground there is a great bittern reaching for a fire-bellied toad floating in the water. In rushes depicted on the right there is an aquatic warbler, above – a flock of common cranes and a mute swan, symbolising the establishment of the Reserve. The design is surrounded by inscriptions LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), ŽUVINTAS, UNESCO, the year of issue (2021) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The design is realised by Eglė Ratkutė and Ernestas Žemaitis.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2021 (1)

Feature:
100 years since the birth of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Description:

The design depicts on the left hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Jean and on the right hand side the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri. Close to each effigy, the respective name of the Grand Duke is specified, as well as the year of birth ‘1921’ of the Grand Duke Jean. Below the effigies, an outline of Luxembourg city is represented. At the left, the text ‘GROUSSHERZOGE VU LËTZEBUERG’ designating also the issuing country is depicted in circular form. The year-date ‘2021’ is shown at the bottom right.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2021

Feature:
Historic city of Toledo - Twelfth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series

Description:
The design depicts a view of the Puerta de Sol and a detail of the ‘La Sinagoga del Tránsito’, both buildings built in the fourteenth century in Mudejar style. On the left hand and in capital letters the word ‘ESPAÑA’ and the year of minting ‘2021’. At the top on the right hand the mintmark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2021 (2)

Feature:
Taking care of our seniors

Description:
The subject of the coin ‘CUIDEM LA NOSTRA GENT GRAN’ (taking care of our seniors) is symbolized by the image of the hand of a young person holding another hand that shows all the signs of aging, with a stethoscope below them. The name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ encircling several reproductions of the SARSCoV-2 virus represents the State’s commitment to preventing its spread and caring for its citizens. The design also shows the date of issue ‘2021’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2021 (2)

Feature:
The 500th anniversary of the appearance of the ordinance of the second period of coin issuance during the reign of Charles V

Description:
The national side of the coin depicts in the inner part of the piece the portrait of the Charles V, together with the text Carolus V. At the left you can find the 500 year old golden Carolus guilder, issued after the ordinance of the second period of coin issuance during the reign of Charles V. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the bottom together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele. It also contains the initials LL, referring to the designer of the coin, Mr. Luc Luycx. The country code BE and the year mark 2021 are located on the left.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2021 (2)

Feature:
Fenno-Ugria

Description:
On the face of the coin ancient cave drawings, made by the first Finno-Ugric peoples more than 8000 years ago, are depicted. Furthermore, the country name Eesti (Estonia), the year 2021, and the text 'FENNO-UGRIA' (Finno-Ugrian) are shown.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2021 (2)

Feature:
100th anniversary of self-government in the Åland Islands

Description:
The face of the coin shows a part of the Baltic Sea, a boat and a compass. In Finnish the text '100 years of autonomous area Aland' is shown.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2021 (2)

Feature:
racing Marianne - second of the series 2024 Summer Olympics

Description:
This first coin presents a racing Marianne, overhanging the athletics stadium of the games. The Eiffel Tower is also featured in the background, symbolising the city of Paris.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2021 (2)

Feature:
Health professionals

Description:
The design depicts in the centre, a man and a woman in medical clothing with masks, a stethoscope and a medical folder representing doctors and nurses working on the front line in the fight against COVID-19. Above, the word ‘GRAZIE’ followed, on the right, by a heart symbol; on the left, a reproduction of the medical cross; in the centre, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; below,, on the left, ‘CM’, initials of the designer Claudia Momoni; in exergue, the year of the coin’s issue ‘2021’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2021 (2)

Feature:
Dzūkija - Third of the "Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions" series

Description:
The design features a coat of arms with an armoured-clad soldier holding a halberd in his right hand and leaning with his left arm against a silver Baltic shield. The coat of arms placed on a beam is held by two lynxes. Below hangs a ribbon with a Latin inscription EX GENTE BELICOSISSIMA POPULUS LABORIOSUS (HARD-WORKING PEOPLE FROM A FIERCE TRIBE). The composition is surrounded by inscriptions LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) and DZŪKIJA, the year of issue (2021) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The design is realised by Rolandas Rimkūnas.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2021 (2)

Feature:
40. Hochzeitstag des großherzoglichen Paares

Description:
The design depicts the effigies of the Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess Maria Teresa. Below the effigies, two wedding rings are preceded by the wedding date ‘14. FEBRUAR 1981’ and followed by the year-date ‘2021’. The word ‘LETZEBUERG’ designating the issuing country is depicted below.The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2020 (1)

Feature:
The 27th Ibero-American Summit in Andorra

Description:
The 27th Ibero-American Summit of Heads of State and Government will be held in the Principality of Andorra in 2020.
Andorra, the newest and smallest member of the Ibero-American Conference, will host this meeting of the highest political level, which comprises 19 Latin American countries together with Spain, Portugal and Andorra, in order to work towards common goals such as Sustainable Development.
The design of the coin shows a tree made up by human silhouettes and tine wheels. The human silhouettes symbolize the integration of society, culture and education for the realization of a sustainable future. The tine wheels symbolize the synergy of movement between the ideas and proposals of participants to this Summit.
Next to the tree, there is the logo of this 27th Summit. On its upper side, three triangles represent the colours of the Andorran flag. On its lower side, six triangles represent Andorra’s opening towards Sustainable Development Goals.
Around the design, there is the inscription ‘XXVII CIMERA IBEROAMERICANA ANDORRA 2020’ (27th Ibero-American Summit Andorra 2020).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2020 (1)

Feature:
International year of plant health

Description:
The inner part of the piece depicts the official logo of the IYPH 2020 that symbolises leaves and the text ‘International year of plant health’. The leaves represent healthy plants as the source of the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat and all life on earth. This positive image of leaves protected from deadly pests and diseases forms a circle, which represents the world and underlines how plant health and protection is a global issue. Plant health is the key to ending hunger, reducing poverty, protecting the environment and boosting economic development.
As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the right. The Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele is located on the left. The country code BE and the year mark 2020 are located on the bottom.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2020 (1)

Feature:
Brandenburg (‘Federal States’ (Bundesländer) series)

Description:
The design shows the Sanssouci Palace. The upper half of the coin’s inner section includes the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’), the artist’s initials and the year ‘2020’. The lower half of the coin’s inner section contains the inscription ‘BRANDENBURG’ and Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2020 (1)

Feature:
The centenary of the Tartu Peace Treaty

Description:
The treaty was signed between Estonia and Soviet Russia on 2 February 1920, and it fixed the Eastern border of Estonia, bringing an end to the War of Independence.
The design depicts a tree with branches disguising the words TARTU RAHU (Tartu Peace Treaty). Ity also bears the country name ‘EESTI’ and the date of issue ‘2 February 2020’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2020 (1)

Feature:
Universities and society – University of Turku 100 years

Description:
The grid-like design represents the interaction between universities and the society. At the top of the design, there is the year of issuance ‘2020’, at the right side the mintmark and underneath the mintmark is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2020 (1)

Feature:
Charles de Gaulles

Description:
The design represents two profiles of Charles de Gaulle at two different times. The profile in the background shows Charles de Gaulle in army general is uniform during the call to arms of the 18th June 1940 or during the liberation of Paris. The profile in the foreground represents Charles de Gaulle during his second presidential term of office. Finally, the mention RF is semi-integrated in a Lorraine cross, symbol of free France chosen by General de Gaulle in 1940. His dates of birth and death as well as the year date are also inscribed in the Lorraine cross.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2020 (1)

Feature:
2 500 years since the Battle of Thermopylae

Description:
The design depicts an ancient Greek helmet. Inscribed along the inner edge are the words ‘2500 YEARS SINCE THE BATTLE OF THERMOPYLAE’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also inscribed in the background are the year of issuance ‘2020’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint). Visible down and right of the helmet is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). Although ending in defeat for the Greeks, the Battle of Thermopylae remains a timeless symbol of heroic resistance.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2020 (1)

Feature:
The 80th Anniversary of Foundation of ‘Corpo Nazionale dei Vigili del Fuoco’ (National Fire Department)

Description:
The design shows, in the center, the logo of the National Fire Department. On the left, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, the year of the coin’s issue ‘2020’; ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; below, ‘LDS’, initials of the designer Luciana De Simoni; above, arch-shaped inscription ‘CORPO NAZIONALE DEI VIGILI DEL FUOCO’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Latvia 2020

Feature:
Ceramic of Latgale

Description:
The coin is dedicated to the Latgalian pottery. The traditional pottery established itself for substantial periods of time in two districts, Latgale and Kurzeme, but only in Latgale it has survived throughout the times and passed over to the next generations. The Latgalian pottery is included also in the Latvian Culture Canon.
The design depicts a characteristic piece of Latgalian ceramics – clay candelabrum. It bears an inscription ‘LATGALES KERAMIKA’ (Latgalian ceramics), the country name ‘LATVIJA’ as well as the year of issuance ‘2020’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2020 (1)

Feature:
Aukštaitija (from the series Lithuanian Etnographic Regions)

Description:
The design features a coat of arms with an armour-clad knight holding a sword in his right hand. The coat of arms is held by two angels, simbolically exalting and protecting Aukštaitija – one of the most important regions of Lithuania and the cradle of its statehood.
Below is a Latin inscription PATRIAM TUAM MUNDUM EXISTIMA (CONSIDER YOUR HOMELAND TO BE THE WHOLE WORLD).
The design is surrounded by inscriptions: ‘LIETUVA’ (the name of the issuing country), ‘AUKŠTAITIJA’, the year of issuance ‘2020’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2020 (1)

Feature:
The 200th anniversary of the birth of Prince Henri

Description:
The design shows on the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, and on the left hand the effigy of Prince Henri. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’ and the year-date ‘2020’. At the left, in semi-circle form, is the inscription ‘Prince Henri d’Orange-Nassau’ and underneath his effigy is the inscription ‘1820 – 1879’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Spain 2020

Feature:
Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon - Eleventh of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series

Description:
The design shows the image of the tower of El Salvador de Teruel. On the left side in capital letters is the word ‘ESPAÑA’ and on the right side the mintmark and underneath it the year of issuance 2020. At the top in the central part, in a circular sense and in capital letters the legend ‘ARQUITECTURA MUDEJAR DE ARAGÓN’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Cyprus 2020

Feature:
The 30th anniversary of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics

Description:
The design depicts a ‘neuron with its synapses’ in reference to the activities performed by the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics, which celebrates 30 years of existence. The Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics receives international recognition and plays an active and essential role as a national, regional and international centre of excellence for the provision opf high quality services, innovative reasearch and postgraduate education. The iossuing country’s name ‘KYΠΡΟΣ - KIBRIS’ and the phrase ‘ΙΝΣΤΙTOYΤΟ ΝΕΥΡΟΛΟΓΊΑΣ & ΓΕΝΕΤΙKHΣ KYΠΡΟY 1990-2020’ (i.e. Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics 1990-2020) are inscribed in circle around the design.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Andorra 2020 (2)

Feature:
50 years of Universal Female Suffrage

Description:
The design of the coin shows a female face inside a wrapper of endless moving lines. These lines are formed by female names in Catalan language close together, making it difficult to read them individually, as a tribute to solidarity of women in the fight for their rights. There is one repeated name only, that of ‘VICTORIA’ and symbolises the victory of gaining the right to vote.
The inscriptions ‘50 ANYS DEL SUFRAGI UNIVERSAL FEMENÍ’ (50 years of Universal Female Suffrage) and ‘ANDORRA 1970 - 2020’ complete the design. These inscriptions are also incorporated into the movement of the lines in a way, in order to give more importance to the anniversary that is being commemorated.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Belgium 2020 (2)

Feature:
Jan van Eyck

Description:
The inner part of the piece depicts the portrait of the famous Flemish artist Jan van Eyck, together with his signature and a painter’s palette that also contains the initials LL, referring to the designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx and two paintbrushes. Above this, you can find the name J. van Eyck.
As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the bottom together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele. The country code BE and the year mark 2020 is located on the right.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Germany 2020 (2)

Feature:
The 50th anniversary of Willy Brandt’s Kniefall von Warschau

Description:
The design shows Brandt, who was the chancellor of Germany at that time, keeling before the Monument to the Ghetto Heroes in Warsaw in a gesture of humility. Yhe Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 is evoked by the composition’s powerful imagery. Traced in extremely fine relief, the design pictures compelling symbols: a seven-branched menorah, the ghetto victims, as well as the genuflection. The inner part of the coin also features the artist’s initials (top), the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’), the year, ‘2020’ (centre left), Germany’s issuing country code, ‘D’ (bottom right), and the lettering ‘50 JAHRE KNIEFALL VON WARSCHAU’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Estonia 2020 (2)

Feature:
The bicentenary of the discovery of Antarctica

Description:
The discovery is linked to Estonia because one of the first men to see Antarctica in 1820 was Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen, a Baltic German seafarer born in Saaremaa, who documented the discovery.
The design depicts a motif of a sailing ship. It also bear the inscriptions ‘Fabian Gottlieb von Bellingshausen’ and ‘ANTARKTIKA 200’, the country name ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2020’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Finland 2020 (2)

Feature:
100th Anniversary of the Birth of Väinö Linna

Description: The coin celebrates the well-known late Finnish writer Väinö Linna. This year marks the centenary of his birth in 1920. The design reflects Linna’s work in a textile mill and depicts, in addition to his face, letters as weaved fabric and threads that run through his books. The inscription VÄINÖ LINNA is at the left side. At the bottom are the inscriptions of the year of issuance ‘2020’, of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

France 2020 (2)

Feature:
Medical Research

Description:
The design shows the figuration of the human in union, represented by a face inscribed in a sphere. It faces the infinitely small, represented by fragments of DNA inscribed in a circle. By its oblique axis, this allegory represents the research and its intelligence dominating the infinitely small, studying it and triumphing over the diseases. The indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ is located at the top right while the mintmark and the year of issuance ‘2020’ are located at the bottom left.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Greece 2020 (2)

Feature:
100th anniversary of the union of Thrace with Greece

Description: The design replicates an ancient coin of the Thracian city of Abdera, featuring a griffin. Inscribed along the inner edge are the words ‘100 YEARS SINCE THE UNION OF THRACE WITH GREECE’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, as well as the year of issuance ‘2020’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint). Also visible at left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The region of Thrace, located in the northeastern corner of the country, was united with Greece after the end of World War I.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Italy 2020 (2)

Feature:
150th anniversary of the birth of Maria Montessori

Description:
A portrait of Maria Montessori in a geometric composition with some of didactic elements drawn from her educational system. In the right field, ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the left, ‘R’ ,identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right, ‘LDS’, initials of the designer Luciana De Simoni; at the top and bottom, the dates ‘1870’ e ‘2020’, the year of birth of the Italian pedagogue and that of coin’s issue, respectively; around the portrait, the inscription ‘MARIA MONTESSORI’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Lithuania 2020 (2)

Feature:
Hill of Crosses

Description: The design depicts the Hill of Crosses: fragments of wooden and forged crosses, symbolising Lithuanian cross-crafting and folk culture. Cross-crafting and cross-symbolism in Lithuania are included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The inscriptions featured are: Lithuania’s name ‘LIETUVA’, the year of issue ‘2020’ on the top, ‘KRYŽIŲ KALNAS’ (the Hill of Crosses) and the mark of the Lithuanian Mint at the bottom. The design is realised by Rytas Jonas Belevičius.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Luxembourg 2020 (2)

Feature:
The birth of Prince Charles

Description:
The design depicts at the centre the representation of Prince Charles as well as the effigies of his parents, Their Royal Highnesses the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and the Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie. Below these effigies, the text ‘S.A.R. de Prënz Charles’ (His Royal Highness the Prince Charles) is followed by the date of birth ‘10 May 2020’. At the left, the word ‘LËTZEBUERG’ as the designation of the issuing country is depicted vertically. The monogram (letter ‘H’ with a crown) is a representation of the Grand Duke Henri.The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.