2 euro commemorative coins

Commemorative coins of the Eurozone

It has been suggested that this article be split into articles titled List of 2 euro commemoratives (2004–2009), List of 2 euro commemoratives (2010–2019) and List of 2 euro commemoratives (2020–2029). (Discuss) (February 2023)

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2 euro commemorative coins

€2 commemorative coins are special euro coins that have been minted and issued by member states of the eurozone since 2004 as legal tender in all eurozone member states.

€2 coins are the only denomination intended for circulation that may be issued as commemorative coins. Only the national obverse sides of the commemorative coins differ; the common reverse sides do not. The coins typically commemorate the anniversaries of historical events or current events of special importance.

Since 2012, the number of commemorative coins has been limited to two per country per year; previously only one was allowed. Issues of common commemoratives do not count towards the limit. The total number of commemorative coins placed in circulation per year is also limited. The commemorative coins must follow the design standards stipulated for regular €2 coins, with design limitations to guarantee uniformity.

Up to the end of 2024, 548 variations of €2 commemorative coins have been issued. Finland, Italy, Luxembourg, San Marino and the Vatican City are the only countries to have released at least one commemorative coin every year since 2004.

Though they have become collectibles, €2 commemoratives are different from non-standard denomination commemorative euro coins, which are officially designated as "collector coins", not intended for circulation and usually made of precious metals.[1]

Color-coded map* of eurozone countries by number of €2 commemorative coins issued *State 27 March 2025

37 to 40 coins issued

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29 to 32 coins issued

25 to 28 coins issued

21 to 24 coins issued

17 to 20 coins issued

13 to 16 coins issued

9 to 12 coins issued

5 to 8 coins issued

1 to 4 coins issued

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## Regulations and restrictions

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Commemorative coins shall bear a different national design from that of the regular coins and shall only commemorate subjects of major national or European relevance. Commemorative coins issued collectively by all Member States whose currency is the euro shall only commemorate subjects of the highest European relevance and their design shall be without prejudice to the possible constitutional requirements of these Member States. The 2-euro coin constitutes the most suitable denomination for this purpose, principally on account of the large diameter of the coin and its technical characteristics, which offer adequate protection against counterfeiting.

The basis for the euro coins is derived from a European recommendation from 2003, which allowed changing the national obverse sides of euro coins from 1 January 2004 onwards.[2]

Regarding them, a series of restrictions apply:[3][4][1]

* Commemorative coins have a different national face than usual and keep the common face.
* They are intended to commemorate some relevant event or personality at a national or European level.
* Each State can only issue one commemorative coin per year and always in the format of 2 euros. Since 2013, two commemorative coins per year are allowed.
* The joint commemorative issues carried out by all the States of the eurozone (that is to say, excluding the euro-issuing States that do not belong to the EU), are additional to the emissions carried out by each State individually.
* In the event that the State Headquarters is vacant or provisionally occupied, that State may issue an additional commemorative coin.
* The legend engraved on the edge of the commemorative euro coins intended for circulation must be the same as that on the normal euro coins intended for circulation.
* They have limited the maximum volume of emission.

The total number of such coins put into circulation per year should not surpass the higher of the following two numbers:[5]

* 0.1% of the total number of €2 coins put into circulation by all members of the eurozone. This limit can exceptionally be increased to up to 2.0 per cent if the coin commemorates a very important and noteworthy event; in this case, the member state issuing this higher number of coins should refrain from putting any commemorative coins into circulation for the following four years.
* 5.0% of the total number of €2 coins put into circulation by the member state issuing the €2 commemorative coin.

Since 2005, the recommendations for the design of the national sides of all the coins have been modified, which has also affected the designs of the €2 commemorative coins of the following years. See euro coins for more information.[where?]

The different States must inform each other of the new draft designs (both of the "regular" coins and the 2 euro commemorative coins) as well as the European Council and the European Commission, which must give their approval. One consequence of the above was the case of the 2 euro commemorative coin that Belgium planned to issue in 2015 on the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which caused complaints from France and Belgium's resignation from issuing such a coin. However, Belgium issued a collector's coin of 2.50 euros, taking advantage of the fact that these coins are not submitted to the prior information of their draft designs.

A Dutch law, which requires the portrait of the current head of state of the Netherlands and the words NAME (Koning/Koningin) der Nederlanden to appear on all coins issued by the Netherlands (for example, currently Willem-Alexander Koning der Nederlanden) was amended in 2007, so that the Netherlands could take part in the issuing program of the "50th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome" common €2 commemorative coin, issued by all eurozone member states; the amendment completely removed the requirement for €2 commemorative coins.

## Issues

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20 members of the eurozone and four microstates (Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican City) have independently issued €2 commemorative coins, with Greece being the first country to do so.

The four microstates which also use the euro due to an official agreement with the European Union, do not issue the common €2 commemorative coins, issued by all the other eurozone members to commemorate events of Europe-wide importance, as they are not member states of the European Union.

There have also been five common €2 commemorative coins issued by all eurozone member states:

* European Union: 50 years since the Treaty of Rome in 2007.
* European Union: 10 years of the Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union in 2009.
* European Union: 10 years of Euro Coins and Banknotes in 2012.
* European Union: 30 years of the Flag of Europe in 2015.
* European Union: 35 years of the Erasmus Programme in 2022.

Three joint issues:

* Germany  France: 50th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty (2013) – two coins.
* Germany  France: 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall (2019) – two coins.
* Estonia  Latvia  Lithuania: The 100th anniversary of the foundation of the independent Baltic states (2018) – three coins.

Thirteen coins series with a specific theme:

* Croatia: Croatian Cities (2024–future) – coins representing Croatian cities.
* Estonia: Estonian National Symbols (2021–future) – coins representing national symbols of Estonia.
* France: 2024 Summer Olympics (2021–2024) – one coin per year representing sports at the 2024 Summer Olympics.
* Germany: Bundesländer I (2006–2022), Bundesländer II (2023–2038) – one coin per year for each of the 16 States of the Federal Republic of Germany.
* Latvia: Latvian Historical Regions (2016–2018) – four coins representing the Historical Latvian Lands.
* Lithuania: Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions (2019–future) – one coin per year for each of the five ethnographic regions of Lithuania.
* Luxembourg: Luxembourgish Grand-Ducal Dynasty (2004–future) – coins representing the Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg.
* Malta:
* Maltese constitutional history (2011–2015) – one coin per year representing events of the constitutional history of Malta.
* Maltese Prehistoric Sites (2016–2022) – one coin per year commemorating the Megalithic Temples of Malta and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum.
* From Children in Solidarity (2016–2020) – one coin per year about the solidarity, with children's designs.
* Maltese Walled Cities (2024-future) – one coin per year representing Maltese walled cities.
* Spain: Spanish UNESCO World Heritage Sites (2010–future) – one coin per year commemorating Spain's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Country | Issues | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025

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reg. | ToR | reg. | EMU | reg. | 10Y€ | reg. | 30YF | reg. | ErPr
Andorra | 21  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y/Y |  | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y |  | Y/Y | Y/Y | S/S
Austria | 8  |  | Y |  |  | Y |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y | Y |  | Y |  |  |  |  | Y |  |
Belgium | 35  |  | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y
Croatia | 3  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y/Y | S/S
Cyprus | 8  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y |  | Y |  |  | Y |  |  | Y | Y | Y
Estonia | 18  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y
Finland | 38  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/S
France | 34  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/S
Germany | 32  |  |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/S
Greece | 29  | Y |  |  |  | Y |  |  | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | S/S
Ireland | 8  |  |  |  |  | Y |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y | Y |  |  | Y |  |  |  | Y | Y |
Italy | 38  | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y
Latvia | 17  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | S
Lithuania | 18  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/S
Luxembourg | 39  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y
Malta | 31  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y
Monaco | 15  |  |  |  | Y |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y |  | Y |  | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y/S
Netherlands | 9  |  |  |  |  | Y |  |  | Y |  | Y |  | Y | Y/Y | Y |  | Y |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y |  |
Portugal | 34  |  |  |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/S
San Marino | 34  | Y | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y |  | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y |  | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y
Slovakia | 20  |  |  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y |  | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y
Slovenia | 20  |  |  |  |  | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | S
Spain | 27  |  | Y |  |  | Y |  |  | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y | Y | Y/Y | Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y
Vatican City | 31  | Y | Y | Y | Y |  | Y | Y |  | Y | Y | Y |  | Y/Y | Y | Y |  | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y | Y/Y |  | Υ/Y | Y/Y | S/S/S
Total | 567  | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 19 | 36 | 35 | 19(17)

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Issued designs are made public in the Official Journal of the European Union.[6]

### 2004 coinage

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[2] |  Greece | Summer Olympics in Athens 2004  | 50 million coins  | 14 March 2004
Description: The twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle surround the design of an ancient statue depicting a discobolus in his attempt to throw the discus. The base of the statue covers a small part of the coin's external ring (outer part). To the left is the logo of the Olympic Games ‘ATHENS 2004’ and the five Olympic circles, and to the right, one above the other, are the figure ‘2’ and the word ‘ΕΥΡΩ’. The yearmark is written in split form around the star positioned bottom centre, as follows: 20*04 and the mintmark is above the athlete's head to the left.
[3] |  Finland | Fifth Enlargement of the European Union in 2004  | 1 million coins  | FDI:[7] 1 June 2004
FDC:[8] 1 July 2004
Description: The design describes a stylised pillar from which the sprouts grow upwards. The sprouts represent the enlargement of the European Union. The pillar represents the foundation for growth. Near the pillar there are the letters ‘EU’. In the upper part of the coin there is the year ‘2004’. Twelve stars, together with the year, surround the design.
[4] |  Luxembourg | Effigy and Monogram of Grand Duke Henri | 2,481,800 coins  | 23 June 2004
Description: The coin depicts on the left hand of the inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and on the right hand the monogram of the Grand-Duke Henri (special letter ‘H’ topped with a crown). The 12 stars appear in semi-circular form at the right of the monogram. The year 2004, surrounded by the mint mark as well as the engraver's initials, and the word LËTZEBUERG are written in circular form at the top of the ring. The words ‘HENRI — Grand-Duc de Luxembourg’ appear at the bottom of the ring.
[5] |  Italy | Fifth Decade of the World Food Programme | 16 million coins  | 15 December 2004
Description: The foreground shows the globe, tilted to the right and bearing the inscription ‘WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME’, from which emerges an ear of wheat, an ear of maize and an ear of rice, the three grains representing the world's basic sources of nourishment. To the right of the globe is the I superimposed on an R denoting ‘Repubblica Italiana’, below which there appears a smaller combination of the letters U and P, the initials of the engraver, Uliana Pernazza. To the upper left of the globe there appears the mint mark ‘R’ and under the globe the year mark ‘2004’. The 12 stars of the European Union are positioned around the outer circle.
[6] |  San Marino | Bartolomeo Borghesi | 110,000 coins  | 15 December 2004
Description: The twelve stars of the European Union positioned around the outer circle of the coin and the issuing year ‘2004’, positioned bottom centre, surround the bust of Bartolomeo Borghesi. To the left of the bust is the inscription ‘Bartolomeo Borghesi’, and one above the other are the letter ‘R’ and the engraver's initials ‘E.L.F.’. To the right of the bust is the word ‘San Marino’.
[7] |  Vatican City | 75th anniversary of the Foundation of the Vatican City State | 100,000 coins  | 15 December 2004
Description: The inner part shows a schematic representation of the perimeter walls of the Vatican City with St Peter's Basilica in the foreground. The inscriptions ‘75o ANNO DELLO STATO’ and ‘1929-2004’ appear around the left- and upper right-hand edges of the inner part. To the bottom left, in smaller letters, is the name of the author ‘VEROI’ and the initials of the engraver ‘L.D.S. INC.’. The twelve stars of the European Union and the inscription ‘CITTA' DEL VATICANO’ are positioned around the outer circle.

### 2005 coinage

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[8] |  Luxembourg | 50th birthday of Grand Duke Henri, 5th anniversary of his accession to the throne and 100th anniversary of the death of Grand Duke Adolphe | 2,769,000 coins  | 15 January 2005
Description: The coin depicts on the left-hand side of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the right, and superimposed on the effigy of the former Grand Duke Adolphe on the right-hand side of the inner part. Above the effigies appears, in semi-circular form, the legend ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’. The text ‘HENRI * 1955 ADOLPHE + 1905’ is inscribed below their respective effigies. On the outer ring of the coin, the 12 stars surrounding the design are placed between the letters of the text ‘LËTZEBUERG’. The date 2005 is inscribed below, flanked by the logo of the Mint and the letter ‘S’.
[9] |  Belgium | Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union | 6 million coins  | FDI:[7] 1 March 2005
FDC:[8] 1 April 2005
Description: The effigies of Grand-Duke Henri of Luxembourg and King Albert II of Belgium are depicted in profile in the centre of the design. The profile of King Albert II is slightly superimposed on that of Grand-Duke Henri. Under the effigies appears the year mark ‘2005’. To the lower right there is a combination of the letters ‘LL’, the engraver's initials. The two effigies and the date are surrounded by the twelve stars and by the monograms of Grand-Duke Henri to the left and of King Albert II to the right. The mintmarks each appear between two stars, one on the left and one on the right of the bottom part of the outer circle.
[10] |  Spain | 4th Centenary of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes' El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de la Mancha | 8 million coins  | 1 April 2005
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts an image of ‘El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha’, who appears holding a lance, and windmills in the background. To the left, there is a marked sector in which the word ‘ESPAÑA’ appears incused, and underneath this sector the MINT mark ‘M’. On the outer ring of the coin, the twelve stars of the European Union are depicted, with, on the right, four of them (corresponding to the positions 1, 2, 3 and 4 on a clock) incused within an arc. The year of mintage appears at the bottom among three stars.
[11] |  Austria | 50th anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty | 7 million coins  | 11 May 2005
Description: The outer ring bears the twelve stars of the European Union. The inner part shows a reproduction of the signatures and seals from the last page of the Austrian State Treaty, signed in May 1955 by the Foreign Ministers and the Ambassadors of the Soviet Union, Great Britain, USA and France, and the then Austrian Foreign Minister Leopold Figl, with the inscription ‘50 JAHRE STAATSVERTRAG’ above the seals, running along the upper edge of the inner part in a quasi-semicircle slightly tilted to the right. At the bottom left is the year of issue, 2005. The vertically-striped background of the inner part depicts the heraldic representation of the Austrian national colours (red-white-red).
[12] |  San Marino | World Year of Physics 2005 | 130,000 coins  | 14 October 2005
Description: On the inner part of the coin is a free interpretation of the allegorical painting known as ‘la fisica antica’ or the study of the planets, depicting Galileo Galilei. The year of mintage appears in the illustration on a desk underneath a globe. To the left of the image is the mintmark ‘R’. The engraver's initials ‘LDS’ appear on the right hand side. The word ‘San Marino’ forms a quasi-semicircle along the upper edge of the inner part, while the words ‘ANNO MONDIALE DELLA FISICA’ run along the lower edge of the inner part. The twelve stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring. Between the stars appear parts of a stylised atom which covers the entire coin.
[13] |  Finland | 60th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations and 50th anniversary of Finland's UN membership  | 2 million coins  | 25 October 2005
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a dove of peace formed of pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Underneath the dove, along the edge of the lower half of the inner circle, the words Finland — UN appear on the left and the year of mintage on the right. Above the figure, close to the jigsaw puzzle, there is a letter ‘K’, the engraver's initial. The MINT mark ‘M’ appears underneath the representation of the dove of peace. The twelve stars of the European Union are depicted on the outer ring.
[14] |  Italy | 1st anniversary of the signing of the European Constitution | 18 million coins  | 29 October 2005
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a representation of Europa and the bull. Europa holds a pen and the text of the European Constitution. To the upper left of the image is the mintmark ‘R’. The initials of the engraver Maria Carmela Colaneri ‘MCC’ appear at the lower left. The year of mintage appears in the top right of the illustration above the head of the bull. In the lower part of the illustration there is the monogram of the Italian Republic, ‘RI’. The words ‘COSTITUZIONE EUROPEA’ form a quasi-semicircle on the lower part of the outer ring. Twelve stars are depicted on the upper part of the outer ring.
[15] |  Vatican City | 20th World Youth Day, held in Cologne in August 2005  | 100,000 coins  | 6 December 2005
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a representation of the Cathedral of Cologne with a comet in the upper part of the design. The words ‘XX GIORNATA MONDIALE DELLA GIOVENTU'’ form a quasi-semicircle along the upper edge of the inner part, interrupted by the tail of the comet and one of the church spires. Twelve stars in a quasi-semicircle appear on the upper part of the outer ring. At the top, within the outer ring, the year of mintage (2005) and the mintmark ‘R’ are inserted between the stars. On the lower part of the outer ring the words ‘CITTA' DEL VATICANO’ form a semicircle.

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[16] |  Italy | Winter Olympics in Turin 2006  | 40 million coins  | FDI:[7] 10 January 2006
FDC:[8] 10 February 2006
Description: The foreground shows a skier racing, against a background of stylised graphic elements: the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’ at the top left, below it the letter ‘R’ and an image of Turin's landmark Mole Antonelliana building with the inscription ‘TORINO’ below; the words ‘GIOCHI INVERNALI’ at the top right; to the right of the skier, the year of issue, 2006, written vertically, and the initials of the designer, Maria Carmela Colaneri, MCC. The twelve stars of the European Union encircle the design.
[17] |  Luxembourg | 25th birthday of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume | 1,047,500 coins  | 11 January 2006
Description: The coin depicts on the left-hand side of the inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, The Grand-Duke Henri looking to the right, superimposed on the effigy of the hereditary Grand-Duke Guillaume, on the right-hand side of the inner part. The date 2006 appears below both effigies, flanked by the letter ‘S’ and the logo of the Mint. The word ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears above the effigies along the upper edge of the inner part of the coin. The 12 stars surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.
[18] |  Germany | Holstentor in Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein)
First of the Bundesländer I series  | 30 million coins  | 3 February 2006
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a representation of the ‘Holstentor’, the landmark gate of the town of Lübeck. The word ‘Schleswig-Holstein’ appears underneath the gate at the bottom of the inner part. The engraver's initials ‘HH’ are depicted on the right hand side of the design. One of the letters ‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’ appears as the mintmark on the left hand side of the design. Twelve stars form a semicircle on the upper part of the outer ring, interrupted by the year of mintage ‘2006’ at the top of the coin. The words ‘Bundesrepublik Deutschland’ form a semicircle on the lower part of the outer ring.
[19] |  Belgium | Renovation of the Atomium in Brussels | 5 million coins  | 10 April 2006
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a representation of the ‘Atomium’. The engraver's initials ‘LL’ are depicted to the lower right hand side of the Atomium. Two mintmarks appear along the edge of the inner part, one on the right and one on the left of the lower ball of the Atomium. Twelve stars surround the design on the outer ring. The monogram ‘B’ appears at the top of the coin between two stars and the year of mintage ‘2006’ appears at the bottom of the circle between two stars.
[20] |  Finland | 1st Centenary of the Introduction of Universal and Equal Suffrage | 2.5 million coins  | 4 October 2006
Description: The inner part of the coin shows male and female faces separated by a line. On the left side of the coin, is the date 1 October 1906 and on the right side, is the year with the imbedded country abbreviation 20 FI 06. The mint mark ‘M’ appears at the left of each face. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer ring.
[21] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary of the death of Christopher Columbus | 120,000 coins  | 17 October 2006
Description: Portrait of Christopher Columbus and a representation of the three Caravels; above the portrait the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ and the wind rose; in the middle the mint mark ‘R’; below, the dates ‘1506 — 2006’ in a cartouche and the initials of the author Luciana De Simoni ‘LDS’; on the outer ring, the twelve stars of the European flag surrounding the design.
[22] |  Vatican City | 500th anniversary of the Swiss Guard | 100,000 coins  | 9 November 2006
Description: The coin features a Swiss guard taking the solemn oath on the Swiss Guard flag. The inscription ‘GUARDIA SVIZZERA PONTIFICIA’ surrounds the guard, forming a semi-circle which is complemented under the flag by the name of the issuing state ‘CITTÁ DEL VATICANO’. The year 1506 appears on the left side, above the signature of the engraver ‘O. ROSSI’ along the pole of the flag. The year 2006 appears on the upper right side, above the mint mark ‘R’. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer ring.

### 2007 coinage

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[23] |  Germany | Schwerin Castle (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern)
Second of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 2 February 2007
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a representation of the Schwerin Castle. The word ‘Mecklenburg-Vorpommern ’is inscribed underneath the castle and the engraver's initials ‘HH ’appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin. One of the letters ‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G ’or ‘J ’appears as the mintmark above the design. Twelve stars form a semicircle on the upper part of the outer ring, interrupted by the year of mintage ‘2007 ’at the top of the coin. The words ‘Bundesrepublik Deutschland ’form a semicircle on the lower part of the outer ring.
[24] |  Luxembourg | Grand Ducal Palace | 1,031,000 coins  | 2 February 2007
Description: The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left and superimposed on the picture of the grand-ducal Palace on the left hand side of the inner part. The date 2007 is inscribed on the left side of the inner part, with the engraver's mark above and the mint mark below. The text ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears under the design on the inner part of the coin. The twelve stars of the European flag surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.
[25] |  Vatican City | 80th birthday of Pope Benedict XVI | 100,000 coins  | FDI:[7] 16 April 2007
FDC:[8] 1 October 2007
Description: The inner part of the coin features a bust of His Holiness Benedictus XVI in profile facing to the left. The legend ‘BENEDICTI XVI P.M. AETATIS ANNO LXXX CITTA' DEL VATICANO’ is engraved around the portrait. On the left hand side, the mintmark ‘R’, the issuing year ‘2007’ and the initials of the engraver ‘M.C.C. INC.’. On the right hand side, the author's name ‘LONGO’. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[26] |  Portugal | Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union | 2 million coins  | FDI:[7] 1 June 2007
FDC:[8] 1 July 2007
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a cork oak (Quercus Suber). Under the branches, on the left hand side, the Portuguese coat of arms; on the right hand side, the word ‘POR TU GAL ’written on three lines. The legend ‘2007 PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UE ’is inscribed in a semi-circle along the bottom of the inner part, with the artist signature (I Vilar) on the left and the mintmark (INCM) near the Coat of Arms. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[27] |  Monaco | 25th anniversary of the death of Grace Kelly | 20,001 coins  | 1 July 2007
Description: On the inner part of the coin there is an effigy of Princess Grace in profile facing to the left. ‘MONACO’, followed by the mint mark, the year ‘2007’ and the engraver's mark, is engraved in an arc in the bottom right of the inner part. The name of the artist (R.B.BARON) is engraved under the Princess's hair. The coin's outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[28] |  San Marino | 200th birthday of Giuseppe Garibaldi | 130,000 coins  | 9 October 2007
Description: The inner circle of the coin features a portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi. The inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ and the year mark ‘2007’ are engraved along the circle on the left and right hand sides respectively. The mint mark ‘R’ and the initials of the author Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini ‘E.L.F.’ appear on the left hand side of the inner circle. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer ring.
[29] |  Finland | 90th anniversary of Finland's independence  | 2 million coins  | 1 December 2007
Description: The inner part of the coin shows nine people rowing a boat with long oars. The year mark 2007 and the year 1917 appear on the top and the bottom of the design respectively. The mintmark appears on the left hand side, and the indication of the country ‘FI’ on the right hand side. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

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[30] |  European Union | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome.  | 87,652,666 coins  | 25 March – 2 April 2007
Description: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, Eurogroup Ministers decided that euro-area Member States would strike a 2-euro commemorative coin using a common design on the national side. The selected design is the outcome of a joint preparation by the European Mints. The centre of the coin shows the Treaty signed by the six founding Member States on a background evoking the paving, designed by Michelangelo, of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome where the Treaty was signed on 25 March 1957. The translation of the word ‘Europe ’appears above the book. The translation of the words ‘Treaty of Rome 50 years ’is inscribed above the design. The year 2007 and the national name of the issuing country are inscribed under the design. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer ring.
|  Austria | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 9 million coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: VERTRAG VON ROM 50 JAHRE , EUROPA, 2007, REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
|  Finland | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 1.4 million coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: ROOMAN SOPIMUS 50 V, EUROOPPA, 2007, SUOMI·FINLAND
|  Germany | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 30,865,630 coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: RÖMISCHE VERTRÄGE 50 JAHRE, EUROPA, 2007, BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND
|  Italy | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 5 million coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: TRATTATI DI ROMA 50° ANNIVERSARIO, EUROPA, 2007, REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
|  Slovenia | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 400,000 coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: RIMSKA POGODBA 50 LET, EVROPA, 2007, SLOVENIJA
|  Spain | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 8 million coins  | 25 March 2007
Inscription: TRATADO DE ROMA 50 AÑOS, EUROPA, 2007, ESPAÑA
|  Belgium | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 5,040,000 coins  | 26 March 2007
Inscription: PACTVM ROMANVM QVINQVAGENARIVM,  E U R O P E A {\displaystyle \scriptstyle {\it {EUROP}}_{E}^{A}} , 2007, BELGIQUE–BELGIE–BELGIEN

Note: Due to Belgium's special multilingual society, the Belgian coin features the inscription PACTVM ROMANVM QVINQVAGENARIVM in Latin.

|  Greece | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 3,978,549 coins  | 26 March 2007
Inscription: ΣΥΝΘΗΚΗ ΤΗΣ ΡΩΜΗΣ 50 XPONIA, EYPΩΠΗ, 2007, ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
|  Ireland | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 4,640,112 coins  | 26 March 2007
Inscription: CONRADH NA RÓIMHE 50 BLIAIN, AN EORAIP, 2007, ÉIRE

Note: The inscription is in Gaelic type.

|  Luxembourg | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 2,046,000 coins  | 26 March 2007
Inscription: TRAITÉ DE ROME 50 ANS, EUROPE, 2007, LËTZEBUERG

Note: The effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, is superimposed as a latent image on the left hand side of the design.

|  Netherlands | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 6,355,500 coins  | 26 March 2022
Inscription: VERDRAG VAN ROME 50 JAAR, EUROPA, 2007, KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN
|  Portugal | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 1,520,000 coins  | 26 March 2007
Inscription: TRATADO DE ROMA 50 ANOS, EUROPA, 2007, PORTUGAL
|  France | 50th anniversary of the Signature of the Treaty of Rome  | 9,406,857 coins  | 2 April 2007
Inscription: TRAITÉ DE ROME 50 ANS, EUROPE, 2007, RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE

### 2008 coinage

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[31] |  Germany | St. Michaelis Church (Hamburg)
Third of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 1 February 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin features St Michael's church, Hamburg. The name of the federal State ‘HAMBURG’ is inscribed beneath the church. To the right of the church are the engraver's initial ‘O’ and above it towards the top centre the mintmark (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’). The outer ring has the year of issue inscribed at the top, six stars on each side and below them the words ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’.
[32] |  Luxembourg | Berg Castle | 1,042,000 coins | 2 February 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin shows, on the left-hand side in the foreground, the effigy of His Royal Highness the Grand-Duke Henri looking to the right and, on the right-hand side in the background, the picture of the ‘Château de Berg’. The date 2008, flanked by the mint mark and the mark of the engraving workshop, is inscribed on the top. The name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ appears at the bottom of the design. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[33] |  Italy | 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | 5 million coins | April 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a man and a woman with an olive branch, an ear of corn, a cogwheel and some barbed wire, symbols representing the right to peace, food, work and freedom respectively, along with the links of a chain broken to form the figure ‘60o’. In the centre of the coin are the initials of the issuing country ‘RI’; to the left the year 2008; to the right the initials ‘MCC’ of the artist Maria Carmela Colaneri and the mint mark ‘R’; at the bottom, a cartouche with the inscription ‘DIRITTI UMANI’. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[34] |  San Marino | European Year of Intercultural Dialogue | 130,000 coins | April 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin represents the different cultures of the five regions within the European continent, symbolised by five human silhouettes and the sacred texts of the different communities. Arched inscriptions complete the design: at the top, ‘SAN MARINO’, above the year ‘2008’; and at the bottom, ‘ANNO EUROPEO DEL DIALOGO INTERCULTURALE’ and the initials ‘E.L.F.’ of the artist, Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini; to the left, the mint mark ‘R’. The coin's outer ring contains the 12 stars of the European flag.
[35] |  Belgium | 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | 5 million coins  | April / May 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts curved lines around a rectangle marked with the figure 60. The year 2008 is inscribed above the rectangle and the words ‘UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS’ underneath it. The name of the country is inscribed in a semi-circle below the design in its three official languages. ‘BELGIE — BELGIQUE — BELGIEN’. The mintmark and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint appear to the left and right of the design respectively. The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[36] |  Slovenia | 500th birthday of Primož Trubar | 1 million coins | May 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin features an effigy of Primož Trubar in left profile. On the left, in two semi-circles, the inscriptions ‘PRIMOŽ TRUBAR’ and ‘1508-1586’. Towards the bottom on the right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘SLOVENIJA 2008’. The coin's outer ring contains the 12 stars of the European flag.
[37] |  France | French Presidency of the Council of the European Union | 20 million coins  | July 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin features the following inscription: ‘2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF’. The currency mark and the mintmaster's mark are located below, to the left and the right respectively. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[38] |  Portugal | 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | 1,025,000 coins | 15 September 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin shows the Portuguese coat of arms at the top, above the name of the issuing country (‘PORTUGAL’), the year mark ‘2008’ and a geometric design in the bottom half of the centre. The legend ‘60 ANOS DA DECLARAÇÃO UNIVERSAL DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS’ runs along the edge of the bottom two thirds of the inner ring and is followed by the inscription ‘Esc. J. Duarte INCM’ in very small characters. The outer ring of the coin shows the twelve stars of the European flag.
[39] |  Vatican City | 2008 – Year of Saint Paul the Apostle | 100,000 coins | 5 September 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the conversion of Saint Paul on the road to Damascus (the city is visible in the background); the saint, dazzled by a light from the sky, falls from his rearing horse. Two inscriptions are engraved around the portrait: on the left hand side, an inscription denoting the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’; on the right hand side, the legend ‘ANNO SANCTO PAULO DICATO’. The year ‘2008’ is inscribed to the right of the portrait, as well as the mintmark ‘R’ and the artist's name ‘VEROI’. Beneath the portrait are the initials of the engraver Luciana De Simoni, ‘L.D.S. INC.’. The twelve stars of the European flag are depicted on the outer ring.
[40] |  Finland | 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | 1.5 million coins | October 2008
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a human figure seen through a heart-shaped hole in a stone wall. The text ‘HUMAN RIGHTS’ is inscribed under the heart. The year mark ‘2008’ is engraved above the heart. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’, the letter ‘K’ (initial of the artist Tapio Kettunen) and the mintmark appear at the bottom of the design. The outer ring of the coin shows the twelve stars of the European flag.

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[41] |  Luxembourg | 90th anniversary of Grand Duchess Charlotte's Accession to the Throne | 838,000 coins | 1 January 2009
Description: The coin depicts, on the left-hand side of its inner part, the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri superimposed on the effigy of the Grand-Duchess Charlotte, both looking to the left. The vertically aligned text ‘LËTZEBUERG’ and the year ‘2009’, flanked by the Mintmaster's mark and the mintmark, appear on the right-hand side of the inner part of the coin. The outer ring of the coin shows the twelve stars of the European flag.
[42] |  Germany | Ludwigskirche in Saarbrücken (Saarland)
Fourth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 2 February 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the Saint Louis church (Ludwigskirche) in Saarbrücken. The name of the federal State ‘SAARLAND’ and the mintmark, represented by one of the letters ‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’, appear under the monument. The initials ‘FB’ of the engraver Friedrich Brenner are displayed on the right of the monument. The lower part of the outer ring of the coin features the name of the issuing country ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’ and the upper part bears the year ‘2009’ and twelve stars.
[43] |  San Marino | European Year of Creativity and Innovation | 130,000 coins | May 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts objects representing scientific research: a book, a compass, a test tube and a flask. On the left are the three emblematic feathers of the Republic of San Marino. On the right are the year ‘2009’ and the mint mark ‘R’. Above is the legend ‘CREATIVITÀ INNOVAZIONE’. Below are the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ and the artist’s initials ‘A.M.’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[44] |  Portugal | 2009 Lusophony Games | 1,250,000 coins  | 9 June 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a gymnast swirling a long ribbon. At the top, the Portuguese coat of arms appears within a semi-circle formed by the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. In a semi-circle at the bottom the legend ‘2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA’ is inscribed between the initials ‘INCM’ on the left and the artist's name ‘J. AURÉLIO’ on the right. The year ‘2009’ appears above the gymnast's head, to the left. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag, on a background of concentric circular lines.
[45] |  Belgium | 200th birthday of Louis Braille | 5 million coins  | 25 September 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin features a portrait of Louis Braille between his initials, L and B, in the alphabet that he designed. Above the portrait is the legend ‘LOUIS BRAILLE’, and underneath is the issuing country reference, ‘BE’, between the dates 1809 and 2009. To the left and right respectively are the mint mark and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[46] |  Italy | 200th birthday of Louis Braille | 2 million coins | 15 October 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a hand reading an open book by touch. Above the index finger, which is pointing at the vertical inscription ‘LOUIS BRAILLE 1809-2009’, are two birds symbolising freedom of knowledge. The issuing country reference, ‘RI’, is at the top right, while the mint mark ‘R’ is at the bottom right. Braille’s name is written under the book in the alphabet that he invented. At the very bottom are the initials ‘MCC’ of the artist Maria Carmela Colanéri. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[47] |  Slovakia | 20th anniversary of the Start of the Velvet Revolution | 1 million coins | November 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a stylised bell made up of a series of keys. This recalls the demonstration on 17 November 1989, when marching citizens shook their bunches of keys to make a jangling sound. This marked the beginning of the Velvet Revolution. To the bottom right of the design are the artist’s mark and the mint mark of the Slovak Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica). The design is surrounded above by the legend ‘17. NOVEMBER SLOBODA — DEMOKRACIA’ and the dates ‘1989-2009’ and below by the name of the issuing country, ‘SLOVENSKO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[48] |  Vatican City | International Year of Astronomy | 106,084 coins | October 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts an allegory of the birth of the stars and planets together with several astronomical instruments. The mint mark ‘R’ is situated in the bottom left quadrant and the year ‘2009’ is at the bottom. The design is surrounded on the bottom left-hand side by the legend ‘ANNO INTERNAZIONALE DELL’ASTRONOMIA’ and on the top right-hand side by the name of the issuing country, ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[49] |  Finland | 200th anniversary of Finnish Autonomy | 1.6 million coins | October 2009
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the profile of the Porvoo Cathedral, which was the site of opening of the first Diet of Finland. The date 1809 appears on the top. The year mark 2009 is on the right hand side. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark are on the left hand side. The coin’s outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.

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[50] |  European Union | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 78,675,215 coins  | 1 January – 26 March 2009
Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the artist appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999-2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
|  Ireland | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 5 million coins  | 1 January 2009
Inscription: ÉIRE, AEA, 1999 - 2009, EMU

Note (1): AEA: Aontas Eacnamaíochta Airgeadaíochta, EMU: Economic and Monetary Union

Note (2): In the inscription the country's name is in Gaelic type.

|  Austria | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 5 million coins  | 2 January 2009
Inscription: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH, WWU, 1999-2009

Note: WWU: Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion

|  Germany | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 30,565,630 coins  | 2 January 2009
Inscription: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, WWU, 1999-2009

Note: WWU: Wirtschafts- und Währungsunion

|  Greece | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 4 million coins  | 2 January 2009
Inscription: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, ΟΝΕ, 1999-2009

Note: ONE: Οικονομική και Νομισματική Ένωση

|  Cyprus | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 1 million coins  | 5 January 2009
Inscription: KYΠPOΣ, KIBRIS, ΟΝΕ, 1999 - 2009

Note: ONE: Οικονομική και Νομισματική Ένωση

|  Malta | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 700,000 coins  | 5 January 2009
Inscription: MALTA, UEM, 1999 - 2009

Note: UEM: Unjoni Ekonomika u Monetarja

|  Portugal | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 1,285,000 coins  | 5 January 2009
Inscription: PORTUGAL, UEM, 1999-2009

Note: UEM: União Económica e Monetária

|  Slovenia | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 1 million coins  | 5 January 2009
Inscription: SLOVENIJA, EMU, 1999 - 2009

Note: EMU: Ekonomska in monetarna unija

|  Netherlands | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 5,313,500 coins  | 7 January 2009
Inscription: NEDERLAND, EMU, 1999-2009

Note: EMU: economische en monetaire unie

|  Slovakia | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 2.5 million coins  | 7 January 2009
Inscription: SLOVENSKO, HMÚ, 1999-2009

Note: HMÚ: Hospodárska a menová únia

|  Finland | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 1.4 million coins  | 15 January 2009
Inscription: SUOMI, FINLAND, 2009, EMU, 1999 - 2009

Νote: EMU: Economic and Monetary Union (Talous- ja rahaliitto)

|  Luxembourg | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 825,000 coins  | 15 January 2009
Inscription: LËTZEBUERG, UEM, 1999-2009

Note (1): UEM: l'Union économique et monétaireNote (2): In accordance with the national law, the coin shows an effigy of the Grand Duke as a latent image.

|  France | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 10,074,085 coins  | 23 January 2009
Inscription: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, UEM, 1999-2009

Note: UEM: l'Union économique et monétaire

|  Belgium | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 5,012,000 coins  | 27 January 2009
Inscription: BELGIE – BELGIQUE – BELGIEN, EMU, 1999-2009

Note: EMU: economische en monetaire unie

|  Spain | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 8 million coins  | 2 February 2009
Inscription: ESPAÑA, UEM, 1999-2009

Note: UEM: Unión Económica y Monetaria

|  Italy | Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) and the birth of the euro | 2 million coins  | 26 March 2009
Inscription: REPUBBLICA ITALIANA, UEM, 1999-2009

Note: UEM: l'unione economica e monetaria

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[51] |  Luxembourg | Arms of the Grand Duke | 529,500 coins  | 14 January 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts, on the left, a portrait of Grand Duke Henri facing towards the right, and on the right, the Coat of Arms of the Grand Duke, above which the year of minting ‘2010’ is featured between Mint marks, overlapping slightly into the outer ring. Below, the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ overlaps slightly into the outer ring. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[52] |  Germany | City Hall and Roland (Bremen)
Fifth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 29 January 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin features Bremen town hall, with the Bremen Roland statue in the foreground. The word ‘BREMEN’ is inscribed below the town hall on the right. The mint mark, represented by the letter A, D, F, G or J, appears at the top left. The initials of the artist, Bodo Broschat, are at the very bottom, just below the statue. The name of the issuing country, ‘D’, and the year, ‘2010’, are inserted at the top and bottom of the outer ring of the coin respectively, amid the twelve stars of the European flag.
[53] |  Spain | Historic Centre of Córdoba
First of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 4 million coins  | February 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the interior of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba. On the left, the Mint mark. Below, the name of the issuing country followed by the year of issue ‘ESPAÑA 2010’. The coin's outer ring contains the 12 stars of the European flag.
[54] |  Slovenia | 200th anniversary of the Botanical Garden of Ljubljana | 1 million coins  | 10 May 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the Rebrinčevolistna Hladnikija plant. On the left under the plant, its name ‘HLADNIKIA PASTINACIFOLIA’ is written in an arc. Around the image in a circle is the legend ‘SLOVENIJA 2010. 200 LET. BOTANIČNI VRT. LJUBLJANA.’ The outer ring of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[55] |  Italy | 200th birthday of Camillo Benso, conte di Cavour | 4 million coins  | March 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin shows in the centre a detail of the portrait of the Italian statesman. On the left ‘CAVOUR’ and the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’. On the right ‘R’, the dates ‘1810’ and ‘2010’ and the initials of the artist Claudia Momoni ‘C.M.’. The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
[56] |  Belgium | Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union | 5 million coins  | June 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin features the commemorative logo, that is, the stylised letters ‘EU’ and ‘trio.be’. Above the design is the inscription ‘BELGIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EU 2010’ and, below it, the trilingual indication ‘BELGIE BELGIQUE BELGIEN’. Underneath the logo, the mint mark is displayed to the left of the year 2010 and the mint master’s mark to the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[57] |  France | Appeal of 18 June | 20 million coins  | June 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin shows General de Gaulle, in uniform, bareheaded, at a microphone typical of the time, reading the Call, in which the name of the country ‘RF’ is cleverly inserted. At the top is the year of issue ‘2010’, and below it ‘70 ANS’ (70 YEARS) and ‘APPEL 18 JUIN’ (CALL 18 JUNE). The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[58] |  Portugal | Centenary of the Portuguese Republic  | 2,035,000 coins  | September 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts, in the centre, the Portuguese coat of arms and the ‘República’ effigy, two of the most representative symbols of the Portuguese Republic, surrounded by the legend ‘República Portuguesa — 1910-2010’, the mintmark ‘INCM’ and the name of the author ‘JOSE CÂNDIDO’. The outer ring of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[59] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary of the death of Sandro Botticelli | 130,000 coins  | 7 September 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Pleasure, a detail of one of the three dancing Graces, freely inspired by the painting ‘La Primavera’ of Sandro Botticelli. On the top the year ‘2010’. On the left the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ and the mint mark ‘R’ and on the right the initial ‘m’ of the author Roberto Mauri. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[60] |  Vatican City | Year for Priests  | 115,000 coins  | 12 October 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin features a shepherd drawing a lamb from a lion’s maw. Two inscriptions are engraved around the design: the issuing country ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’ on the top and the subject of commemoration ‘ANNO SACERDOTALE’ below it. The year ‘2010’ is desplayed to the left of the design, the mintmark ‘R’ at the bottom and the artist’s name ‘VEROI’ to the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[61] |  Finland | Currency Decree of 1860 granting Finland the right to issue banknotes and coins  | 1.6 million coins  | October 2010
Description: The design shows on the left side a stylised lion figure from the coat of arms of Finland and the year ‘2010’. On the right side, the mintmark and a set of numbers symbolising coin values. At the bottom, the indication of the issuing country reference ‘FI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[62] |  Greece | 25th Centenary of the Battle of Marathon | 2.5 million coins  | October 2010
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a synthesis of a shield and a runner/warrior symbolising the battle for freedom and the noble ideals derived from the battle of Marathon. The bird on the shield symbolises the birth of western civilization at his present form. Around the image it is written in Greek ‘ΜΑΡΑΘΩΝΑΣ/2500 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ/490 Π.Χ./2010 Μ.Χ.’ and the issuing country ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[63] |  Slovakia | 20th anniversary of Foundation of the Visegrád Group | 1 million coins  | 10 January 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a map of the four countries that comprise the Visegrad Group: the Republic of Poland, the Czech Republic, the Slovak Republic, and the Republic of Hungary. The map is supplemented by a stylized abbreviation ‘V IV’. The name of the issuing country, ‘SLOVENSKO’, is located in the lower right part and the year ‘2011’ is in the lower left part of the coin field. The design is surrounded by the legend ‘VYŠEHRADSKÁ SKUPINA • VISEGRAD GROUP’ and the date of the Visegrad Group foundation ‘15.2.1991’. The initials of the author of the coin’s design, Miroslav Rónai ‘MR’, and the mark of the Kremnica Mint, ‘MK’, appear under the name of the country. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
[64] |  Netherlands | 500th anniversary of the Publication of The Praise of Folly by Desiderius Erasmus | 4 million coins  | 24 January 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Erasmus writing his book and the effigy of Queen Beatrix. Between these two images, the inscription ‘Beatrix Koningin der Nederlanden’ vertically positioned, the year ‘2011’, the Mint master mark and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
[65] |  Germany | Cologne Cathedral (North Rhine-Westphalia)
Sixth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 28 January 2011
Description: The design shows the Köln cathedral in its entirety, as a masterpiece of the Gothic architecture, emphasizing the beauty of the south portal. The name NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN, just below the building, links the pictured building with the state. The mint mark, represented by the letter A, D, F, G or J, is located in the right upper core region, the initials of the artist, Heinz Hoyer, in the right central core area. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag. Between the stars, at the bottom, the year ‘2011’ and at the top the indication of the issuing country reference ‘D’.
[66] |  Luxembourg | 50th anniversary of the Appointment of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg by his mother Charlotte, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg as lieutenant-représentent | 729,500 coins  | 3 February 2011
Description: The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left, and superimposed on the effigies of the Grand-Duke Jean and the Grand-Duchess Charlotte. The text ‘LËTZEBUERG’ is depicted above the three effigies. The year-date ‘2011’, flanked by the mintmark and the Mintmaster mark, appears above. The name of the Royal Highness is depicted below the respective effigy. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[67] |  Spain | Patio de los Leones of the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada
Second of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 4 million coins  | March 2011
Description: The design shows an image of the Patio de los Leones in the Alhambra in Granada. At the bottom the name of the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and the year-date ‘2011’ and at the top, the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[68] |  Slovenia | 100th birthday of Franc Rozman – Stane | 1 million coins  | March 2011
Description: The design shows on the left side the image of Franc Rozman-Stane with five-armed star in his lower part. The legend ‘SLOVENIJA’ separates upper and lower part of the right side of the coin. Under the legend the year ‘2011’ is written vertically. On the upper side, vertically one under the other are legends ‘FRANC’, ‘ROZMAN’, ‘STANE’ and horizontally the years ‘1911’ and ‘1944’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag.
[69] |  Belgium | 1st Centenary of the International Women's Day | 5 million coins  | March 2011
Description: The obverse of the coin displays the effigy of Isala Van Diest, the first Belgian woman doctor, and Marie Popelin, the first Belgian woman lawyer. The names are written under the effigies and around the year ‘2011’, and are crowned with the symbol of the corresponding profession. Above the effigies, to the left and right respectively of the indication of the issuing country, ‘BE’, the mark of the mint master and the mint mark are shown. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[70] |  Italy | 150th anniversary of Italian unification | 10 million coins  | March 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin shows, at the centre, three Italian flags in the wind, representing the three past 50th anniversaries — 1911, 1961 and 2011 — which illustrate a perfect link between generations: this is the logo of the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy. At the top, the inscription ‘150o DELL’UNITA’ D’ITALIA’ (150th anniversary of the unification of Italy); at the right, the initials of the issuing country ‘RI’ (Republic of Italy); at the bottom, the dates ‘1861 › 2011 › ›’; under the dates, at the centre, the mintmark ‘R’ and at the right, the initials of the artist Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini and the first three letters of the Italian name of his profession (incisore) ‘ELF INC.’ The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[71] |  France | 30th anniversary of Fête de la Musique | 10,014,404 coins  | 21 June 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a cheerful crowd, with a stylised image of a musical instrument and notes floating in the air, denoting the atmosphere of celebration on the Day of Music, which has been celebrated in France every summer solstice since 1981. The words ‘Fête de la MUSIQUE’ and the date ‘21 JUIN 2011’ appear at the centre of the drawing. On top, slanting rightwards, are the words ‘30e ANNIVERSAIRE’, and the country indication ‘RF’ appears at the bottom. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[72] |  Greece | 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games | 1 million coins  | June 2011
Description: The centre of the coin shows the emblem of the Games, a radiant sun, the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games. Excellence is depicted in the olive branch and power in the spiral form in the centre of the sun. Around the image is written the sign ‘XIII Special Olympics W.S.G. Athens 2011’ as well as the issuing country ‘Ελληνικη Δημοκρατια’. The mintmark is also depicted in between. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[73] |  San Marino | 500th birthday of Giorgio Vasari | 130,000 coins  | June 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a detail from the painting ‘Judith and Holofernes’ by Giorgio Vasari. At the bottom are the dates ‘1511-2011’, with ‘G. Vasari’ and the mint mark ‘R’ on the left. On the right are the inscriptions ‘San Marino’ and ‘C.M.’, the initials of the mint maker Claudia Momoni. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[74] |  Monaco | Wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock | 147,877 coins  | 2 July 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin shows, at the centre, the effigies of Prince Albert and Charlene. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ and the year of issuance ‘2011’. The mint mark and the mint engravers mark appear before and after ‘MONACO 2011’, respectively. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[75] |  Portugal | 500th birthday of Fernão Mendes Pinto | 520,000 coins  | 15 September 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a sailing ship on several wave-shaped inscriptions referring to Portugal, Lisbon, his book and some of his travel destinations. The inscription ‘Portugal’ appears underneath. His name combined with the years 1511 and 2011 appear on top of the inner part. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[76] |  Finland | 200th anniversary of the Bank of Finland | 1.5 million coins  | October 2011
Description: The centre of the coin shows the Finnish national bird, whooper swan. The swan's wing separates the years ‘1811’ (bottom right) and ‘2011’ (centre left). The letter ‘V’ in the left armpit of the swan stands for the surname of the designer, Hannu Veijalainen. At the bottom of the inner ring, the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mintmark appear. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[77] |  Malta | First election of representatives in 1849
First of the Maltese constitutional history series  | 430,000 coins  | October 2011
Description: The centre of the coin shows a hand putting a vote into a ballot box. At the bottom, the year ‘2011’. At the top, extending to the right along the inner ring, the words ‘Malta — First elected representatives 1849’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[78] |  Vatican City | 26th World Youth Day | 115,000 coins  | October 2011
Description: The inner part of the coin shows, at the centre, some young people and flags, and also the mintmark ‘R’ and the year ‘2011’. At the top, along the outer limit of the inner ring, from left to right, ‘XXVI’ and ‘G.M.G’ from Giornata Mondiale della Gioventù (World Youth Day). At the bottom, the name of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

### 2012 coinage

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[79] |  Germany | Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen (Bavaria)
Seventh of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 3 February 2012
Description: The commemorative ‘Bavaria’ was designed by Erich Ott and shows the most famous view of Neuschwanstein Castle. The design shows the view from the east as visitors see it during their ascent to the castle, with the gatehouse in the foreground and the medieval-style towers and turrets. The panoramic mountain situated behind the castle is well captured, as the site of the castle on a cliff overlooking the romantic Pöllatschlucht. The name ‘BAYERN’ links the depicted construction ‘Neuschwanstein Castle’ with the state. The mintmark of the respective mint (A, D, F, G or J) is located in the right central core area and the initials of the artist in the left central core area. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag. Between the stars, at the bottom, the year ‘2012’ and at the top the indication of the issuing country ‘D’.
[80] |  Luxembourg | 100 years since the death of William IV, Grand Duke of Luxembourg | 722,500 coins  | 9 February 2012
Description: The coin depicts on the left hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and superimposed on the effigy of the Grand-Duke Guillaume IV, looking to the right. The text ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’ and the year-date ‘2012’, flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the Mintmaster, appear above the effigies on the inner part of the coin. In front of the effigies, the outline of the city of Luxembourg appears as background. The names ‘HENRI’ and ‘GUILLAUME IV’ as well as the text ‘† 1912’ are depicted below their respective effigies. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[81] |  Spain | Burgos Cathedral
Third of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 8 million coins  | 1 March 2012
Description: The coin portrays a Burgos Cathedral view. The name of the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ appears at the upper left hand side. On the right hand side the year ‘2012’ and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[82] |  Belgium | 75th anniversary of the Queen Elisabeth Music Competition | 5 million coins  | 6 June 2012
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the emblem of the Queen Elisabeth Competition superimposed on the effigy of Queen Elisabeth, looking to the left, flanked on the left and right respectively by the mark of the mint master and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the Archangel Michael. The years 1937-2012 are inscribed above the effigy, and the words ‘QUEEN ELISABETH COMPETITION’ below it. The nationality ‘BE’ is indicated to the right of the portrait of the Queen. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[83] |  San Marino | 10th anniversary of euro coins and banknotes | 130,000 coins  | 19 June 2012
Description: The euro sign in the centre of the coin shows that the euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the euro symbol on the coin express the importance of the euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and to research and development (wind power stations). The initials ‘AH’ of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ appears at the top, the mintmark at the right-hand side, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Note: Although the design is the same as the 2012 common issue, the coin is issued as national coinage since common side issues are restricted to EU member states.[1]

[84] |  Portugal | Guimarães, European Capital of Culture 2012  | 520,000 coins  | 21 June 2012
Description: The coins depicts three of Guimarães most relevant symbols: King Afonso Henriques and his sword and a part of the city castle. On the left, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and the indication of the issuing country: Portugal. On the bottom right is the Guimarães 2012 event logo and the artist name: José de Guimarães. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[85] |  France | 100th birthday of Abbé Pierre | 1 million coins  | 24 June 2012
Description: The coin depicts a portrait of the Abbé Pierre, with its béret, and the logo of its foundation, with a microtext mentioning ‘Et les autres?’ which was its favorite motto to recall that one should never forget to help the others. The letters ‘RF’ do appear for ‘République française’ together with the horn of plenty, mintmark of Monnaie de Paris on the left side, and the ‘fleurette’, hallmark of the engraving workshop on the right side. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[86] |  Monaco | 500th anniversary of the foundation of Monaco's sovereignty  | 110,000 coins  | 1 July 2012
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a portrait of Lucien 1er GRIMALDI in profile facing to the left. The words ‘SOUVERAINETE DE MONACO’ appear above the portrait in an arc along the upper edge of the inner part of the coin, flanked by the years ‘1512’ and ‘2012’. Two ornamental details are engraved at the beginning and at the end of the text. At the bottom, the horn of plenty, mintmark of the ‘Monnaie de Paris’, and the ‘fleurette’, hallmark of the engraving workshop, flank the portrait on the left hand side and the right hand side, respectively. Above the mintmark is engraved the inscription ‘Lucien Ier’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[87] |  Italy | 100 years since the death of Giovanni Pascoli | 15 million coins  | 18 July 2012
Description: In the foreground, a portrait of the poet from Romagna, Giovanni PASCOLI, a representative figure of the Italian literature of the late 19th century. On the right, the year of issue ‘2012’ and the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; on the left, the year of the death ‘1912’; the mintmark ‘R’ and the initials of the author Maria Carmela Colaneri ‘MCC’. At the bottom, the arch-shaped inscription ‘G. PASCOLI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[88] |  Malta | Majority Representation in 1887
Second of the Maltese constitutional history series[9] | 455,000 coins  | 20 August 2012
Description: The design was created by the Maltese artist Gianni Bonnici and it shows a jubilant crowd with the Governor’s Palace, in Valletta, depicted in the background. At the top of the inner ring, in a semicircle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Majority representation 1887’. At the bottom the year ‘2012’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[89] |  Finland | 150 years Helene Schjerfbeck | 2 million coins  | 5 October 2012
Description: The design shows a stylised self portrait of the artist with the text Helene SCHJERFBECK on the left and the yearmarks 1862-1946 on the right. Left on the lower side of the coin are the yearmark 2012 and the country's reference FI. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[90] |  Vatican City | 7th World Meeting of Families | 115,000 coins  | 16 October 2012
Description: The inner ring features a family with the Cathedral of Milan. The inscription ‘VII INCONTRO MONDIALE DELLE FAMIGLIE’ surrounds the design, forming a semi-circle which is complemented at the upper right side by the name of the issuing state ‘CITTÁ DEL VATICANO’. The year 2012 appears on the right side and the name of the artist ‘G. TITOTTO’ followed by the indication of the engraver ‘LDS Inc’ is displayed on the left side. The mintmark ‘R’ appears at the bottom of the design, between the mother and the child. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[91] |  Luxembourg | Royal Wedding of Guillaume, Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg to Countess Stéphanie de Lannoy | 512,000 coins  | 19 December 2012
Description: The coin depicts, on the left of its inner part, the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, and on the right of its inner part, the effigy of the Heir Grand-Duke Guillaume superimposed on the effigy of the Countess Stéphanie. The texts ‘PRËNZENHOCHZAÏT’ and ‘LËTZEBUERG’ and the year ‘2012’, flanked by the mint mark and the initials of the mint master, appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[92] |  European Union | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 89,795,361 coins  | 2 January – 30 March 2012
Description: The Euro-sign in the centre of the coin shows that the Euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the Euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the Euro-symbol on the coin express the importance of the Euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and research and development (wind power stations). The initials AH of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom. The outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
|  Austria | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 11 million coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH, 2002, 2012
|  Estonia | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 2 million coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: EESTI, 2002, 2012
|  Germany | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 30,725,000 coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, 2002, 2012
|  Greece | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1 million coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, 2002, 2012
|  Slovakia | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1 million coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: SLOVENSKO, 2002, 2012
|  Spain | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 4 million coins  | 2 January 2012  |
Inscription: ESPAÑA, 2002, 2012
|  Ireland | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1,354,867 coins  | 3 January 2012  |
Inscription: ÉIRE, 2002, 2012

Note: In the inscription the country's name is in Gaelic type.

|  Slovenia | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1 million coins  | 3 January 2012  |
Inscription: SLOVENIJA, 2002, 2012
|  France | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 10,010,994 coins  | 5 January 2012  |
Inscription: RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE, 2002, 2012
|  Finland | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1.5 million coins  | 12 January 2012  |
Inscription: SUOMI, FINLAND, 2002, 2012
|  Belgium | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 5,022,000 coins  | 30 January 2012  |
Inscription: BE, 2002, 2012
|  Luxembourg | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 532,500 coins  | 31 January 2012  |
Inscription: LËTZEBUERG, 2002, 2012

Note: In accordance with the national law, the coin shows an effigy of the Grand Duke as a latent image.

|  Cyprus | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 1 million coins  | 13 February 2012  |
Inscription: KYΠPOΣ, KIBRIS, 2002, 2012
|  Netherlands | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 3.5 million coins  | 13 February 2012  |
Inscription: NEDERLAND, 2002, 2012
|  Portugal | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 520,000 coins  | 24 February 2012  |
Inscription: PORTUGAL, 2002, 2012
|  Italy | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 15 million coins  | 20 March 2012  |
Inscription: REPUBBLICA ITALIANA, 2002, 2012
|  Malta | 10th anniversary of Euro coins and banknotes | 500,000 coins  | 30 March 2012  |
Inscription: MALTA, 2002, 2012

### 2013 coinage

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[93] |  Germany | 50th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty
Joint issue with France  | 11 million coins  | 22 January 2013
Description: The coin, which was designed by Yves Sampo of the Monnaie de Paris, Stefanie Lindner of the Berlin State Mint, Alina Hoyer (Berlin) and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer (Berlin), depicts stylised portraits of the Élysée Treaty’s signatories (the then-Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer and the former President of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle), their signatures and the words ‘50 ANS JAHRE’ with the year ‘2013’ in the centre, the words ‘TRAITÉ DE L’ÉLYSÉE’ at the top and the words ‘ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG’ at the bottom. The right side of the inner part also features the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the issuing country’s code ‘D’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[94] |  France | 50th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty
Joint issue with Germany  | 10,017,789 coins  | 22 January 2013
Description: The coin, which was designed by Yves Sampo of the Monnaie de Paris, Stefanie Lindner of the Berlin State Mint, Alina Hoyer (Berlin) and Sneschana Russewa-Hoyer (Berlin), depicts stylised portraits of the Élysée Treaty’s signatories (the then-Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Konrad Adenauer and the former President of the French Republic Charles de Gaulle), their signatures and the words ‘50 ANS JAHRE’ with the year ‘2013’ in the centre, the words ‘TRAITÉ DE L’ÉLYSÉE’ at the top and the words ‘ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG’ at the bottom. The right side of the inner part features the mint mark as well as the issuing country’s code ‘RF’ and the left side features the ‘fleurette’, hallmark of the engraving workshop. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[95] |  Germany | Maulbronn Abbey in Baden-Württemberg.
Eighth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 1 February 2013
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the Maulbronn Monastery which is home to the most perfectly preserved medieval monastery complex north of the Alps. Founded in 1147, this complex has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993. On the top, the year of issuance ‘2013’. At the bottom, the inscription BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘D’. The mint mark, represented by the letter A, D, F, G or J, is located at the right hand side. At the bottom left the initials of the artist. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[96] |  Slovenia | 800 years since the discovery of the Postojna Cave[10] | 1 million coins  | 4 February 2013
Description: The central image of the coin is a stylised spiral, which at the left side of the coin begins with inscription ‘POSTOJNSKA JAMA • 1213–2013 • SLOVENIJA’ and ends with two stylised speleothems. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[97] |  Netherlands | The announcement of the abdication of the throne by Queen Beatrix | 20 million coins  | 7 February 2013
Description: The design depicts on the foreground the effigy of Queen Beatrix and on the background, partly covered by the effigy of the Queen, the effigy of the Prince of Orange. The circumscription around both effigies reads: WILLEM-ALEXANDER PRINS VAN ORANJE (crown symbol) BEATRIX KONINGIN DER NEDERLANDEN (mint mark) 28 januari 2013 (mint master mark). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[98] |  Spain | Monastery and Site of the Escorial, Madrid
Fourth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 8 million coins  | 2 March 2013
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a view of the San Lorenzo del Escorial Monastery. On the upper side, in circular sense and with capital letters, the name of the issuing country ‘ESPANA’. At the right hand side, the year of issuance ‘2013’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[99] |  Italy | 200 years since the birth of Giuseppe Verdi | 10 million coins  | 20 May 2013
Description: The design shows the bust of Giuseppe VERDI in three quarter view facing left; on the left, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’/1813; on the right, R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/2013; in exergue, MCC (monogram of the Author Maria Carmela COLANERI)/G. VERDI. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[100] |  France | 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin | 1,014,338 coins  | 3 June 2013
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the face of Pierre de Coubertin still young. Stylised Olympic rings form the background. They provide the framework for silhouettes symbolising the Olympic sports. At the left, the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ and the year ‘2013’. At the top, the inscription ‘PIERRE DE COUBERTIN’ in semi-circle. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[101] |  Vatican City | Sede vacante | 125,000 coins  | 3 June 2013
Description: The design features the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo and above it the symbol of the Apostolic Camera, two small crosses, the words ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ at the left and ‘SEDE VACANTE MMXIII’ at the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[102] |  Monaco | 20th anniversary of its accession to the ONU on 28 May 1993  | 1,249,131 coins  | 17 June 2013
Description: The coin depicts a dove with an olive branch, with in the middle of the arc, on the left side the cornucopia, and on the right side the punch, as the workshop Paris Mint mark. At the top, in semi-circle, the indication of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ and at the bottom, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘1993 ADMISSION À L'ONU 2013’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[103] |  Portugal | 250th anniversary of the Clérigos Tower, Porto | 525,000 coins  | 20 June 2013
Description: The tower is depicted as it can be seen by the people on the street when standing close to it, side by side with the typical Oporto skyline as seen from Douro River south bank. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘250 ANOS TORRE DOS CLÉRIGOS — 2013’. At the bottom right, the Portuguese coat of arms and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. At the left, the mint mark and the name of the artist ‘INCM — HUGO MACIEL’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[104] |  Malta | Establishment of Self-Government in 1921
Third of the Maltese constitutional history series  | 542,500 coins  | 24 June 2013
Description: The designs shows a map of the Maltese islands and a representation of the population. At the bottom of the design, the year ‘2013’. At the top, in semi-circle, the words ‘MALTA — Self-government 1921’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[105] |  Slovakia | 1150 years from the Byzantine Advent of advent of the Mission of Constantine and Methodius to the Great Moravia | 1 million coins  | 5 July 2013
Description: The design depicts the Thessalonian brothers Constantine and Methodius along with the symbolic double cross stood on three hills. The cross is at the same time held as a Bishop's crozier, thereby linking together symbols of statehood and Christianity and emphasising the significance of the brothers' mission, which helped ensure the full sovereignty and legitimacy of Great Moravia — the first Slav state in central Europe. The figure of Constantine is holding a book representing education and faith, while Methodius is shown with a church symbolising faith and institutional Christianity. Along the lower edge of the inner part of the coin is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’, the year ‘863’ and the year ‘2013’, with a dividing mark between each. Along the upper edge of the inner part are the names ‘KONŠTANTÍN’ and ‘METOD’. To the left of the brothers are the stylised letters ‘mh’, the initials of the coin's designer Miroslav Hric, and to the right is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint, comprising the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[106] |  Italy | 700th birthday of Giovanni Boccaccio | 10 million coins  | 25 July 2013
Description: The design shows the head of Giovanni BOCCACCIO in three quarter view facing right, drawn from the fresco by Andrea del Castagno, around 1450 ca. (Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi); around, on the bottom, BOCCACCIO 1313 2013; on the right, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/RI (monogram of Italian Republic)/m (monogram of the Author Mauri). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[107] |  Finland | 150th anniversary of the Parliament of 1863 when regular parliament sessions started in Finland  | 1 million coins  | 4 September 2013
Description: The 2-euro commemorative coin is depicted with the year 1863 and a shoot growing out of it symbolising the start of democracy and Finland’s development. In semicircle, at the bottom, the name of the issuing country ‘SUOMI FINLAND’ with the two words separated by the mint mark, and the year ‘2013’. The Diet of 1863 is the start of period of illumination. In Finland, the year 1863 marked a start for genuine democracy, transparent press operations and the right to use the Finnish language. With the beginning of regular meetings of the Diet, the opportunities of Finns to influence affairs in their own country improved in an unprecedented way. The year marked the beginning of a period of illumination for Finnish democracy. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[108] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary of the death of Pinturicchio | 115,000 coins  | 13 September 2013
Description: In the foreground, the fresco ‘Christ among the doctors’; in the lower part, the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ in semi-circle; to the left, the letter ‘R’, which is the Italian mint mark; below the fresco, the name of the author ‘MOMONI’; above the fresco, the inscription ‘PINTURICCHIO’ in semi-circle with the years ‘1513’ and ‘2013’ below it. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[109] |  Belgium | 100 years of Royal Meteorological Institute | 2,010,000 coins  | 18 September 2013
Description: The obverse of the coin displays in its centre the number 100 with the first zero encircling the abbreviations ‘KMI’ and ‘IRM’ and the second zero representing a sun. Isobars, raindrops and snowflakes are depicted to the left of the sun. The year ‘2013’ is displayed in the upper rays of the sun and the nationality ‘BE’ is indicated in the lower rays. The mark of the mint master and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the Archangel Michael, are displayed under the ‘1’ of the number ‘100’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[110] |  Greece | 2400th anniversary of the Founding of the Platonic Academy | 754,000 coins  | 1 October 2013
Description: Portrait of Plato (in profile). On the left: the words ‘2 400 years since the founding of Plato’s Academy’ and ‘Hellenic Republic’ in ancient Greek lettering. On the right: ‘2013’ and the monogram of the Greek Mint. In exergue, ‘ΣΤΑΜ’ (monogram of the author G. Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[111] |  Greece | 100th anniversary of the Union of Crete with Greece  | 754,000 coins  | 1 October 2013
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Cretan rebels raising the Greek flag, a symbolic representation of Crete’s struggle for Union with Greece. On the upper side, in circular sense and with capital letters the name of the issuing country ‘Hellenic Republic’ in Greek. Underneath the words: ‘100 years of the union of Crete with Greece’ in Greek. On the right: ‘1913-2013’ and the monogram of the Greek Mint. In exergue, ‘ΣΤΑΜ’ (monogram of the author G. Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[112] |  Vatican City | 28th World Youth Day – Rio de Janeiro | 94,000 coins  | 15 October 2013
Description: The design features the most known monument of Rio de Janeiro, the ‘Christ of Corcovado’, and some young people around the statue. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘XXVIII G.M.G. CITTÀ DEL VATICANO RIO 2013’. At the right, the mintmark ‘R’ and the name of the artist ‘P DANIELE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[113] |  Luxembourg | National Anthem of the Grand Duchy | 522,000 coins  | 16 October 2013
Description: The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the left, and on the left hand of its inner part the musical notation as well as the text of the national anthem. The text ‘Ons Heemecht’ appears at the top of the inner part and the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ as well as the year-date ‘2013’, flanked by the mint mark and the initials of the mint master, appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[114] |  Finland | 125th anniversary of the birth of Nobel Prize-winning author Frans Eemil Sillanpää | 1.5 million coins  | 4 November 2013
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Sillanpää's portrait. At the top, in semi-circle, the words ‘F. E. SILLANPÄÄ’. At the left, the year ‘1888’ and the mint mark. At the right, the year ‘1964’, the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the year of issuance ‘2013’. This is a special coin to commemorate the grandfather of a whole nation. F. E. SILLANPÄÄ was a master of style who brought deep insights about the relationship between people and nature into Finnish literature. He was awarded the Nobel prize in 1939 based in particular on the works Meek Heritage and The Maid Silja. This masterful author gained even more national renown with his popular radio appearances and memorable Christmas columns. After the war years, the master writer evolved into the long-bearded ‘Taata’, the unofficial grandfather to the country. From recollections of his childhood Christmases emerged a well-loved tradition: Grandpa gathered the whole nation devoutly around their radios with his easy-going Christmas ‘talks’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[115] |  Netherlands | 200th anniversary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands | 3.5 million coins  | 25 November 2013
Description: The inner part of the design shows a continuing ribbon that starts from the outside depicting the effigy of King Willem-Alexander and continues to depict the effigies of his six predecessors: Queen Beatrix, Queen Juliana, Queen Wilhelmina, King Willem III, King Willem II and King Willem I. The effigies are surrounded by the inscription ‘Willem-Alexander Koning der Nederlanden’ followed by the Royal Dutch mintmark, the mint master mark, the year 2013, the initials of the designer and at the left side of the effigies the inscription ‘200 jaar Koninkrijk der Nederlanden’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[116] |  Luxembourg | 175th anniversary of the Luxembourg's independence | 519,500 coins  | 6 January 2014
Description: The coin depicts on the right hand side of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right, and on the left hand side of its inner part, vertically positioned, the years ‘1839’ and ‘2014’ and the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’. The inscriptions ‘ONOFHÄNGEGKEET’ and ‘175 Joër’ appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[117] |  Spain | Park Güell, work of Antoni Gaudí
Fifth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 8,094,000 coins  | 7 February 2014
Description: The coin depicts in the foreground a lizard sculpture which is the Park Güell emblem and was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí. As background a detail of one of the pavilions situated at the Park Güell entrance. At the top, in circular sense and in capital letters the words ‘ESPAÑA’ and ‘PARK GÜELL — GAUDÍ’. At the left the year of issuance ‘2014’ and at the right the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[118] |  Germany | St. Michael's Church in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony.
Ninth of the Bundesländer I series | 30,824,300 coins  | 7 February 2014
Description: The desigh shows the Church of St. Michael in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony which has been on the Unesco World Cultural Heritage list since 1985. At the top the year of issuance ‘2014’ and at the left the mintmark (A, D, F, G, J). At the bottom, the inscription ‘NIEDERSACHSEN’ and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘D’. At the top right, the initials of the engraver OE (Ott Erich). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[119] |  Italy | 200th anniversary of the Carabinieri | 6,525,000 coins  | 25 March 2014
Description: The design shows a reinterpretation of the sculpture ‘Pattuglia di Carabinieri nella tormenta’ made in 1973 by Antonio Berti; on the right, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’/2014; on the left, 1814; up, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome); in exergue, LDS (monogram of the Author Luciana De Simoni)/CARABINIERI. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[120] |  Slovakia | 10 years of Slovakian membership in the European Union  | 1 million coins  | 1 April 2014
Description: At the centre of the national side are the stylised letters ‘EÚ’, as the abbreviation of the European Union, with the coat of arms of the Slovak Republic incorporated in the foreground. On the right-hand side of the inner part of the coin, in two lines, is the date of the Slovak Republic's accession to the European Union, ‘1.5.2004’, and immediately below it the year ‘2014’. Inscribed along the bottom edge of the inner part is the name of the issuing country, ‘SLOVENSKO’, while in a semi-circle along the upper edge is the inscription ‘10. VÝROČIE VSTUPU DO EURÓPSKEJ ÚNIE’. To the lower left is the mint mark of Kremnica Mint (composed of the letters ‘MK’ between two dies), and to the lower right are the stylised letters ‘MP’, the initials of the designer, Mária Poldaufová. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[121] |  Portugal | 40 years since the Carnation Revolution | 520,000 coins  | 23 April 2014
Description: The two curves represent the general shape of a carnation, the flower symbolizing the movement, which was also the origin of the revolution’s name. The name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and the Coat of Arms are inscribed on the top of the flower. The center of the image shows the date of the event ‘25 DE ABRIL’ (25th April) and at the bottom is written the number of years past since the revolution ‘40 ANOS’ (40 years) and the year of issuance ‘2014’. The shape of the letters and numbers is inspired on those used in posters and other political information supports 40 years ago, as a symbol of the euphoric period lived right after the event. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[122] |  Belgium | 100 years since the beginning of World War I | 1,750,000 coins  | 12 May 2014
Description: The coin’s central field depicts a poppy above the years 2014-18. Below these years appears the inscription ‘The Great War Centenary’, under which are the signature mark of the Master of the Mint and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael. The top of the central field features the trilingual inscription ‘BELGIE — BELGIQUE — BELGIEN’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[123] |  Netherlands | King Willem-Alexander and Princess Beatrix | 5,291,000 coins  | 22 May 2014
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the effigies of both the King Willem-Alexander and the former Queen Beatrix. At the left, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘WILLEM-ALEXANDER KONING DER NEDERLANDEN’ and at the right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘BEATRIX PRINSES DER NEDERLANDEN’. Between the two inscriptions, at the top, the crown symbol and at the bottom the mint master mark, the mint mark and in between the year of issuance ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[124] |  Malta | Independence from Britain in 1964
Fourth of the Maltese constitutional history series  | 432,500 coins  | 3 June 2014 (sets)
29 October 2014 (rolls)
Description: The coin commemorating the Malta Independence constitution of 1964 is the fourth in the series of five coins that commemorate constitutional milestones in Maltese history. By means of the 1964 constitution Malta became an independent nation for the first time after hundreds of years of foreign domination. The national side of the coin shows a detail of the bronze monument commemorating Independence which was designed by the artist Gianni Bonnici in 1989. It shows a young woman, representing Malta, carrying the Maltese flag. At the right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Independence 1964’ and at the bottom the year of issuance ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[125] |  France | 70 years since D-Day | 3,019,675 coins  | 11 June 2014
Description: In the coin’s central field the word D-DAY is written in such a way as to depict a landing craft and a tank gun barrel. The years 1944-2014 appear above the tank gun, with the inscription ‘70e anniversaire du débarquement’ (70th anniversary of the landings) further down. The distinctive footprints left by the boots worn by American, British and Canadian troops are gradually disappearing in the sand, washed away by a wave. The words of a poem by Verlaine used as a code for the start of the landings are engraved on the wave: ‘Les sanglots longs des violons de l’automne blessent mon coeur d’une langueur monotone’ (the long sobs of the violins of autumn wound my heart with a monotonous languor). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[126] |  Finland | 100 years since the birth of Tove Jansson | 1.5 million coins  | 16 June 2014
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts Tove Jansson’s portrait. Under the portrait the signature ‘Tove Jansson’ and the years ‘1914-2001’. At the left the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. At the right the year of issuance ‘2014’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[127] |  Italy | 450 years since the birth of Galileo Galilei | 6.5 million coins  | 17 June 2014 (sets)
21 November 2014 (rolls)
Description: The design shows the head of Galileo Galilei from the painting of Justus Sustermans, 1636 (Florence, Galleria degli Uffizi); around, upside, GALILEO GALILEI; on the right, superimposed letters R (monogram of the Mint of Rome)/astronomic telescope/C.M. (monogram of the Author Claudia Momoni); on the left, superimposed letters of the Italian Republic monogram ‘RI’; in exergue 1564-2014. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[128] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary since the death of Donato Bramante | 114,000 coins  | 23 June 2014
Description: The coin depicts Bramante’s portrait, and part of Tempietto (Italian: ‘small temple’), which is a small commemorative tomb built by Donato Bramante, possibly as early as 1502, in the courtyard of San Pietro in Montorio and considered a masterpiece of the High Renaissance Italian architecture. The inscription ‘BRAMANTE LAZZARI DELLE PENNE DI SAN MARINO’ surrounds almost completely the design. At the left and right the years ‘1514’ and ‘2014’, respectively. At the bottom the initials of the artist ‘MCC’ (Maria Carmela Colaneri) and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[129] |  Malta | 200th anniversary of the Malta Police Force | 300,000 coins  | 16 July 2014
Description: The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Malta Police Force which was set up by means of proclamation XXII of 1814. Thus the Malta Police Force is one of the oldest in Europe. The national side of the coin depicts the badge of the Malta Police Force with the legend ‘200 Years Malta Police Force’ and the dates 1814-2014. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[130] |  Latvia | Riga, European Capital of Culture 2014  | 1,005,000 coins  | 12 August 2014
Description: The central image of the coin shows the skyline of Riga and the historic centre of the city that has been included in the list of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the top of the image, the inscription ‘EIROPAS KULTURAS GALVASPILSETA’ (European capital of culture) and at the bottom the name of the celebrated city and the year of issuance ‘RIGA — 2014’, and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘LV’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[131] |  Belgium | 150 years of the Belgian Red Cross | 287,500 coins  | 18 September 2014
Description: The inner part of the coin features a cross with the number ‘150’ in its centre. The vertical and horizontal bars of the cross bear the words ‘Rode Kruis’ and ‘Croix-Rouge’ respectively. The cross is surrounded by the mark of the Brussels mint (a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael), the signature mark of the Master of the Mint, the year 2014, and the country code ‘BE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[132] |  Greece | 150th anniversary of the Union of the Ionian Islands with Greece | 754,000 coins  | 24 September 2014
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a seven-pointed star inscribed in Greek with the words: ‘150 YEARS SINCE THE UNION OF THE IONIAN ISLANDS (EPTÁNISA) WITH GREECE 1864-2014’, the name of the issuing country ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the mint mark of the Greek State Mint. The spaces between the points of the star feature the symbols of the Ionian Islands. The entire design is encircled in a decorative stylised wave motif. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[133] |  Greece | 400 years since the death of El Greco | 754,000 coins  | 24 September 2014
Description: The inner part of the coin shows a portrait of Domenikos Theotokopoulos. The background features a typical figure from his work, illustrative of his technique. On the left: the year 2014 and the characteristic signature of the artist (‘Domenikos Theotokopoulos Epoiei’). On the right: the mint mark of the Greek State Mint. The entire design is encircled in an inscription reading in Greek ‘DOMENIKOS THEOTOKOPOULOS 1541-1614’ and the name of the issuing country ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[134] |  San Marino | 90th anniversary since the death of Giacomo Puccini | 100,000 coins  | 29 September 2014
Description: The designs shows a portrait of the composer Giacomo Puccini. At the right the name of the issuing country, in semi-circle, ‘SAN MARINO’. At the left the inscription ‘G. PUCCINI’ and the mint mark. At the bottom the year ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[135] |  Vatican City | 25 years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall | 103,000 coins  | 14 October 2014
Description: The design depicts some bricks of the partially collapsed Berlin Wall in the foreground, with the wording ‘XXV ANNIVERSARIO DEL CROLLO DEL MURO DI BERLINO 1989 2014’ (25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall 1989 2014) written within the bricks. An olive branch can be seen in the centre, in a gap between the bricks and a piece of barbed wire, and the Brandenburg Gate appears in the background. At the top, the words ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’ are inscribed. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[136] |  Portugal | International Year of Family Farming | 520,000 coins  | 31 October 2014
Description: OOn the central part of the design are represented tools typically used in the traditional agriculture, together with farming products: a chicken in the center, surrounded by pumpkins, a basket of potatoes, and other vegetables and flowers. On the left side, in semi-circle, the subject of the commemoration ‘AGRICULTURA FAMILIAR’ (Family Farming) and on the right side, in semi-circle, the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2014’. At the bottom left the mintmark ‘INCM’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[137] |  Luxembourg | 50th anniversary of Grand Duke Jean accession to the throne | 512,000 coins  | 6 November 2014
Description: The coin’s inner part depicts the effigies of Their Royal Highnesses, the Grand-Duke Henri and the Grand-Duke Jean, both looking to the left. It is surmounted by the year ‘1964’ above the effigy of the Grand-Duke Jean and by a crown. At the bottom, the names ‘Jean’ and ‘Henri’ appear below the respective effigy as well as the year ‘2014’. The inscription ‘50e ANNIVERSAIRE DE L’ACCESSION AU TRÔNE DU GRAND-DUC JEAN’ encloses in circular form the upper inner part of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[138] |  Finland | 100 years since the birth of Ilmari Tapiovaara | 1 million coins  | 10 November 2014
Description: The left inner part of the design shows Ilmari Tapiovaara’s name and years. The right inner part of the design depicts a close-up from the furniture fitting characteristic for Ilmari Tapiovaara. At the right the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’, the mint mark and the year of issuance ‘2014’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[139] |  Slovenia | 600th anniversary since the Coronation of Barbara of Cilli | 1 million coins  | 17 November 2014
Description: The central image of the coin shows, with lined pattern, the portrait of the Queen Barbara of Celje with her sceptre. On the image are placed three typical six-pointed stars of Celje counts. On the left side of the portrait is the inscription ‘SLOVENIJA’ and on the right side the inscription ‘BARBARA CELJSKA’ and the years ‘1414-2014’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[140] |  France | World AIDS Day | 3 million coins  | 24 November 2014
Description: The red ribbon, symbolising the fight against AIDS, is featured in the coin’s central field. The ribbon was created by the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus and the US painter Frank Moore. It should be worn close to the heart to symbolise solidarity with AIDS sufferers and is in the shape of an upside-down V. The idea is for it to be worn as a V one day to signify victory over the disease. There are three ribbons in the central field. One is in the conventional position and will be coloured red for the brilliant uncirculated (BU) and proof (PRF) versions. The other two ribbons are inverted and associated with two Vs to strengthen the symbolism of the much-hoped-for victory over the disease. The date 1 December, Unesco World AIDS Day, appears at the top of the central field. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[141] |  Spain | King Felipe VI's accession to the throne  | 12 million coins  | 10 December 2014
Description: The design depicts the overlapping portraits of Kings Felipe VI and Juan Carlos I. At the bottom the name of the issuing country and the year of issuance: ‘ESPAÑA — 2014’. At the right, the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[142] |  Andorra | 20 years in the Council of Europe | 105,000 coins  | 29 February 2016
Description: The design shows at the centre left the coat of arms of Andorra followed by the inscription ‘20’ where the zero is stylised to represent the Council of Europe’s flag. At the top are the inscriptions ‘ANDORRA’ and underneath ‘AL CONSELL D’EUROPA’. The year ‘2014’ appears at the bottom left followed by an oblique line. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[143] |  Spain | Cave of Altamira and Paleolithic Cave Art of Northern Spain
Sixth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 8 million coins  | 30 January 2015
Description: The design depicts in the foreground the bison painting from the Cave of Altamira located in Cantabria. In the upper side of the image, in circular sense and with capital letters, the word ‘ESPAÑA’, at the bottom the year of issuance ‘2015’ and at the right the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[144] |  Germany | 25 years of German Unity | 30.5 million coins  | 30 January 2015
Description: The people in the foreground, who embody a new beginning and the advance towards a better future, are standing in front of the Brandenburg Gate, symbol of German unity. The rendering of the statement Wir sind ein Volk (‘we are one people’) — a collective expression of will by German citizens – represents the path forwards towards German reunification. The inner part also features the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) as well as the issuing country’s country code ‘D’ and the engraver’s mark (the initials ‘BW’ — Bernd Wendhut). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[145] |  France | 70 years of peace in Europe | 4,020,000 coins  | 30 January 2015
Description: In the coin’s central field is a modern graphic representation of a dove. It is carrying an olive branch, the symbol of peace, whose branches have been replaced by the 12 stars of the European flag. The 28 countries of the European Union are represented by the ISO code for each country. The letters RF (République Française) are at the bottom of the coin. The mint marks are on the left-hand side and the year 2015 on the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[146] |  Germany | Paulskirche in Frankfurt am Main
Tenth of the Bundesländer I series | 30,765,000 coins  | 30 January 2015
Description: The design depicts a classic perspective on St. Paul’s Church in Frankfurt (the ‘Paulskirche’ was the seat of Germany’s first freely elected legislative body in 1849 and is regarded as the cradle of German democracy) and is therefore the perspective possessing the greatest recognition value. The design incisively brings out the tension between the dominant tower and the elliptical structure of the church. The slightly exaggerated flight of steps has an inviting quality while simultaneously offering support to the subjacent inscription ‘HESSEN’ (the Federal State of Hessen in which St. Paul’s Church is situated).The inner part also features the year ‘2015’ and the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) at the left side as well as the issuing country’s indication ‘D’ and the engraver’s mark (the initials ‘HH’ — Heinz Hoyer) at the right side. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[147] |  Latvia | EU Presidency | 1,025,000 coins  | 10 February 2015
Description: The design shows the official logo of the Latvian Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The logo is complemented by the lettering ‘LATVIJAS PREZIDENTŪRA ES PADOMĒ’ (LATVIAN PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION) and the website of the Presidency ‘EU2015.LV’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[148] |  Finland | 150 years since the birth of Jean Sibelius | 1 million coins  | 18 February 2015
Description: At the inner part of the coin is sky with stars, tree tops at the right. The text ‘JEAN SIBELIUS’ and the year of issuance ‘2015’ are placed at the left inner part of the coin. At the right is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[149] |  San Marino | 750 years since the birth of Dante Alighieri | 100,000 coins  | 8 April 2015
Description: The design by Annalisa Masini shows a portrait of Dante, taken from a fresco by Botticelli. At the right of the portrait, the inscription ‘DANTE’ on a vertical axis. At the right of the inner centre, the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ in semi-circle. Between these two inscriptions, the mint mark ‘R’, the years ‘1265’ and ‘2015’ and the initials of the artist ‘AM’. The lettering style used in identifying the nation and the coin's subject was inspired by lettering in the first copies of the Divina Commedia (Dante’s Divine Comedy). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[150] |  Portugal | 150 years Portuguese Red Cross | 520,000 coins  | 15 April 2015
Description: The design depicts a visual composition based on the well-known cross, symbol of the organisation, replicated several times to represent the expansion of the humanitarian action both in Portugal and abroad. The contour of a hand in the background symbolises the different kinds of help given by the organisation to the people, mostly medical, but also and among others: cooperating, constructing and supporting. At the left side, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘CRUZ VERMELHA PORTUGUESA’. At the top, the Coat of Arms and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and at the bottom the years ‘1865’ and ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[151] |  Italy | Universal Exposition Expo 2015 in Milan | 3,525,000 coins  | 29 April 2015 (proof)
22 July 2015 (rolls)
Description: The design depicts a composition symbolising the fertility of Earth: on a semicircle indicating the terrestrial sphere, a seed fed by the water waits to sprout; above the Earth, a vine, an olive twig and an ear grow from a tree trunk; around, the inscription ‘NUTRIRE IL PIANETA’; on the left the initials of the designer Maria Grazia Urbani, ‘MGU’; on the right, the monogram of Italian Republic ‘RI’ and ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in the middle, logo of the EXPO MILANO 2015. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[152] |  Malta | 100 years since the first flight from Malta  | 325,000 coins  | 25 May 2015
Description: The coin commemorates an important milestone in Maltese aviation history — the 100 years since the first flight from Malta. It was on 13 February 1915 that Captain Kilmer took off from the Grand Harbour on a seaplane that was carried by HMS Ark Royal. The plane landed in the harbour after a 55-minute flight. The coin depicts Captain Kilmer’s seaplane with Senglea Point, a prominent feature in the Grand Harbour, in the background. At the top the inscription ‘FIRST FLIGHT FROM MALTA’ in semi-circle. At the right the years ‘1915-2015’. At the bottom left the inscription ‘100TH ANNIVERSARY’ and at the bottom the initials of the designer ‘NGB’ (Noel Galea Bason). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[153] |  Luxembourg | 15th anniversary of Grand Duke Henri accession to the throne  | 517,500 coins  | 8 June 2015
Description: The coin depicts their Royal Highnesses Grand Duke Henri and the Grand Duchess. The year of accession ‘2000’, the issuing country ‘Luxembourg’ and the year mark ‘2015’ appear above them. Below them appears the inscription ‘15e anniversaire de l’accession au trône de S.A.R. le Grand-Duc’ (15th anniversary of the accession to the throne of H.R.H. the Grand Duke). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[154] |  Malta | Proclamation of the Republic of Malta in 1974
Fifth of the Maltese constitutional history series  | 435,000 coins  | 23 June 2015 (sets)
3 October 2015 (rolls)
Description: The coin is the last in a series of five commemorating Maltese constitutional milestones. Malta was declared a republic on 13 December 1974 following constitutional changes which were agreed upon by a great majority in Malta’s Parliament. The design reproduces a marble tablet affixed to the façade of the Presidential Palace in Valletta to mark Malta’s change from a monarchy to a republic. At the top right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MALTA — Republic 1974’. At the bottom, the year ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[155] |  Italy | 750 years since the birth of Dante Alighieri | 3,515,000 coins  | 26 June 2015 (sets)
22 July 2015 (rolls)
Description: The design shows Dante with an open book in his left hand and the Purgatory mountain at the back: detail from the illustration of the Divine Comedy painted by Domenico di Michelino (1417-1491) in the Dome of S. Maria del Fiore in Florence; in the centre, the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; at the right the inscription ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; below the inscription ‘SP’, initials of Silvia Petrassi and the dates ‘1265 2015’, i.e. the year of the anniversary and that of the coin’s issue respectively; arch shaped, the inscription ‘DANTE ALIGHIERI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[156] |  Portugal | 500 years since first Contact with Timor | 520,000 coins  | 15 July 2015
Description: The design depicts a XVI Century ship, representing the arrival of the Portuguese navigators to the island, and a local house thatched roof top, including the typical wood sculptures, permanent memories of myths and legends. The one depicted on the coin represents the history of the first inhabitants, who arrived by boat from other parts of the Asian continent and the importance of the horse to travel around the steep mountains which cover most of the island. At the top right, the year ‘1515’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. At the bottom left, the inscription ‘TIMOR’ and the year ‘2015’. At the bottom, the signature of the artist Fernando Fonseca. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[157] |  France | 225\. anniversary of Fête de la Fédération | 4,020,000 coins  | 22 July 2015
Description: The French national holiday brings the people of France together in celebration of the Republic. The design shows Marianne, the symbol of the Republic, depicted in profile in a graphic, contemporary style. She is wearing the Phrygian cap. On the right the tricolour cockade appears in outline above the letters RF. The year is written in the centre of the coin. The left side features a stanza from the poem ‘Liberté’ by the French poet Paul Eluard, an allusion to the motto of the French Republic. The mint marks appear alongside this extract. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[158] |  Belgium | European Year for Development | 250,000 coins  | 17 September 2015
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a hand holding a globe of the Earth with a plant in the foreground. The inscription ‘2015 EUROPEAN YEAR FOR DEVELOPMENT’ features in an arc above the globe. The country code ‘BE’ appears beneath the hand while the signature mark of the Master of the Mint and the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael, are to its left. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[159] |  San Marino | 25 years of German Unity | 100,000 coins  | 29 September 2015
Description: The design shows the Brandenburg Gate which during the Cold War was located in East Berlin, in two representations which are intertwined like two hands, symbolizing the reunification of the two parts of Berlin. At the left the mint mark "R" and the initials of the artist "ES" (Erik Spiekermann). In circle around the design are the inscription "25° ANNIVERSARIO DELLA RIUNIFICAZIONE DELLA GERMANIA 1990–2015" (25th anniversary of the German reunification) and the country and year of issuance "San Marino MMXV". The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[160] |  Vatican City | VIII World Meeting of Families – Philadelphia 2015  | 122,000 coins  | 6 October 2015
Description: The design depicts two families which ideally embrace the whole Earth. At the top, the year of issuance ‘2015’. At the left side, the name of the artist ‘C. Principe’. The mint mark R appears on the arm of one family member at the right. The design is surrounded by the inscription ‘VIII INCONTRO MONDIALE DELLE FAMIGLIE’ (The VIII World Meeting of Families), from the left to the right in semi-circle and ‘CITTA' DEL VATICANO’ at the bottom. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[161] |  Luxembourg | 125th anniversary of the Nassau-Weilburg Dynasty  | 511,500 coins  | 15 October 2015
Description: On the left of the coin is the effigy of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri, and on the right, in a circular arrangement, and in chronological order of their accession to the throne, the portraits of their Royal Highnesses Grand Dukes Adolphe and Guillaume IV, Grand Duchesses Marie-Adélaïde and Charlotte, and Grand Duke Jean. To the right, also in circular format, is the inscription ‘1890 - Dynastie Nassau-Weilbourg’. The name of the issuing country, ‘Luxembourg’, and the year, ‘2015’, run vertically in the centre of the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[162] |  Finland | 150 years since the birth of Akseli Gallen-Kallela | 500,000 coins  | 22 October 2015
Description: On the top of the design there is a swimming swan of Tuonela. The water below the swan is waving from the descending spirit. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ is at the right end of the horizon line. At the bottom of the design there is the artist’s palette with Gallen-Kallela’s year of birth ‘1865’ and the year of issuance ‘2015’. Next to the pallet is the mint mark. The artist’s name ‘AKSELI GALLEN KALLELA’ is on the ring of the coin, below the horizon line. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[163] |  Slovakia | 200 years since the birth of Ľudovít Štúr | 1 million coins  | 23 October 2015
Description: The design depicts a portrait of Ľudovít Štúr. Inscribed to the right of the portrait, parallel to the edge of the inner part of the coin, are the year of issuance ‘2015’ and, further right along the edge, the name of issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. Inscribed to the left of the portrait, parallel to the inner edge, are the dates of Štúr’s birth and death ‘1815–1856’ and, further left along the edge, the name ‘ĽUDOVÍT ŠTÚR’. In the upper right part of the design is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the initials ‘MK’ placed between two dies. In the lower right part are the stylised letters ‘IŘ’, the initials of the designer, Ivan Řehák. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[164] |  Slovenia | 2000th anniversary of the Founding of Emona | 1 million coins  | 9 November 2015
Description: The central image of the coin is the composition of letters that form the word ‘EMONA’ or ‘AEMONA’ and a stylised design of Emona. At the bottom, in circular sense, the inscription ‘EMONA LJUBLJANA SLOVENIJA 2015’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[165] |  Monaco | 800th anniversary of the Construction of the first Fortress on the Rock 1215  | 10,000 coins  | 14 November 2015
Description: The design shows a tower on the top of the rock. At the top the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ flanked by the Paris mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom, the inscription ‘FONDATION DE LA FORTERESSE’ (Foundation of the fortress), flanked by the years ‘1215’ and ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[166] |  Latvia | Stork | 1,020,000 coins  | 1 December 2015
Description: The design shows a black stork (Ciconia nigra) which is considered to be one of the nature conservation flagship species in Europe. In 2005 the Black Stork Protection Plan was adopted in Latvia. At the bottom of the design is the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2015’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[167] |  Lithuania | Lithuanian Language | 1 million coins  | 14 December 2015
Description: The design shows the word ‘AČIŪ’(THANK YOU) — one of the most beautiful words in the Lithuanian language. An original Lithuanian font — created specially on the basis of the Latin font for the occasion of the centenary of the restoration of Lithuanian press — in order to match better the combinations of letters used most in the Lithuanian language, is used in the project. All the letters of the Lithuanian language are depicted on the background of the word ‘AČIŪ’, laid out in a tag cloud. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and underneath the name is the year ‘2015’. At the bottom right, under the word ‘AČIŪ’ is the mint mark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[168] |  Greece | 75 years since the death of Spyridon Louis | 750,000 coins  | 15 December 2015
Description: The design shows Spyros Louis and the cup that he was awarded, against the background with the Panathenaic Stadium. Inscribed along the inner edge is the country of issuance ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and ‘75 YEARS IN MEMORIAM OF SPYROS LOUIS’ (in Greek). Above the cup appears the year of issuance ‘2015’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the bottom of the design is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[169] |  Andorra | 25 years of Customs Union with the EU | 85,000 coins  | 18 July 2016
Description: The design shows at the top the map of Andorra with the coat of arms of the Principality highlighted inside it. At the bottom of the design, two opposing arrows interlaced, symbolising the Customs Agreement between Andorra and the EU, show the years that are being commemorated ‘1990’ and ‘2015’ (the latter is also the year of issue of the coin) and the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’. Surrounding the map of Andorra appears the inscription ‘25è aniversari de la Signatura de l’Acord Duaner amb la Unió Europea’ (25th anniversary of the Signature of the Customs Agreement with the European Union). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[170] |  Andorra | 30 years since 18 became Legal Age  | 85,000 coins  | 18 July 2016
Description: The design shows a partial reproduction of a young person casting a vote. The ballot that the figure is holding reproduces the inscription ‘ANDORRA’. To the left of the figure there are the years that are being commemorated ‘1985’ and ‘2015’ (the latter is the year of issue of the coin as well). A shorter inscription of the commemoration surrounds the whole design ‘30è ANIVERSARI MAJORIA D’EDAT ALS 18 ANYS’ (30th anniversary Coming of Age at 18 years old). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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|  European Union | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 51,383,304 coins  | 6 August – 23 December 2015
Description: To celebrate thirty years of the EU flag, euro-area Finance Ministers decided that euro-area Member States would strike a 2-euro commemorative coin using a common design on the national side. Euro-area citizens and residents have selected by public web-voting the winning design. Voters had a choice of five designs, which had been pre-selected by a professional jury following a design competition among European Mints, and they choose the design created by Mr Georgios Stamatopoulos, professional designer at the Bank of Greece.
[171] |  Finland | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 500,000 coins  | 6 August 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘SUOMI FINLAND’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[172] |  Slovakia | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1 million coins  | 24 September 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the initials ‘MK’ placed between two dies. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[173] |  Netherlands | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1 million coins  | 13 October 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top is the issuing country ‘NEDERLAND’. At the right are the years ‘1985-2015’. In between the flag and the years is the mint master mark and the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[174] |  Ireland | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1 million coins  | 16 October 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘éiRe’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[175] |  Austria | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 2.5 million coins  | 30 October 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[176] |  Latvia | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1,010,000 coins  | 3 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[177] |  Germany | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 30,125,000 coins  | 5 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[178] |  Italy | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1,005,000 coins  | 9 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘REPUBBLICA ITALIANA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark R. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[179] |  France | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 4,020,000 coins  | 16 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years are the mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[180] |  Lithuania | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 750,000 coins  | 17 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[181] |  Belgium | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 412,500 coins  | 18 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country in the three national languages ‘BELGIE-BELGIQUE-BELGIEN’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years are the mint master mark and the mint mark, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[182] |  Cyprus | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 350,000 coins  | 30 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the name of the issuing country ‘ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[183] |  Portugal | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 520,000 coins  | 30 November 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark ‘INCM’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[184] |  Spain | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 4 million coins  | 1 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the right side, in between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[185] |  Luxembourg | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 510,000 coins  | 3 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. In between the flag and the years is the mint master mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Note: In accordance with the national law, the coin shows an effigy of the Grand Duke as a latent image.

[186] |  Slovenia | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 1 million coins  | 7 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘SLOVENIJA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[187] |  Estonia | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 350,000 coins  | 10 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[188] |  Malta | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 300,000 coins  | 18 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top is the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and at the right the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[189] |  Greece | The 30th anniversary of the EU flag | 750,000 coins  | 23 December 2015  |
Description: The design shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country HELLENIC REPUBLIC in Greek and the years ‘1985-2015’. In between the flag and the years is the mint mark. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos).The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[190] |  Austria | 200th anniversary of the founding of Austria's central bank Oesterreichische Nationalbank | 16,060,000 coins  | 2 December 2015 (sets)
January 2016 (rolls)
Description: The design depicts two gods of Roman mythology featured in the carved relief above the entrance to the main building of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (OeNB): to the left, Mercury, the messenger of the gods and the god of merchants and commerce; to the right, Fortuna, the goddess of fate and prosperity, who is portrayed with a horn of plenty. The background picture, running from the left to the right edges of the core, shows the OeNB’s main premises. An ornamental band hugging the bottom of the coin centre evokes the red-white-red pattern of the Austrian national flag, with hatched vertical lines symbolizing the colour red, as laid down in the rules of heraldic design. The years ‘1816’ and ‘2016’ to the left of Mercury refer to the OeNB’s founding year and its bicentennial. The inscriptions running along the edges of the gold-coloured centre read ‘Republik Österreich’ (Republic of Austria) and ‘200 Jahre Oesterreichische Nationalbank’ (200 years Oesterreichische Nationalbank). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[191] |  Estonia | 100 years since the birth of Paul Keres | 500,000 coins  | 7 January 2016
Description: The coin features a portrait of the great Estonian chess player Paul Keres with some chess pieces. At the top left in semi-circle is the inscription ‘PAUL KERES’. At the left side is the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and underneath is the year of issuance ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[192] |  Ireland | 100 years since Easter Rising | 4.5 million coins  | 20 January 2016
Description: The designs shows the statue of Hibernia which stands on the top of the General Post Office building whose seizure back in 1916 marked the beginning of the Easter rising. She is a symbol of Ireland. Her name was taken from the ancient Greek reference for Ireland and her form was realised by the sculptor John Smyth. She is viewed as a witness to the events of 1916 and for one hundred years since she has seen the nation blossom before her based on the ideals set out in the Proclamation. She continues to look forward and is a symbol of the past, present and future of the country. At the top of the inner circle, the inscription ‘HIBERNIA’ appears in hand-rendered lettering that takes influence form the historic Book of Kells. The sunrays reflect well the underlying concept of the Rising and the Proclamation e.g. dawning of the new nation/Republic. The image of the statue is flanked by the years ‘1916’ and ‘2016’. At the bottom of the inner circle appears the name of the issuing country ‘éire’ and underneath it the year of issuance ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[193] |  Spain | Old city of Segovia and its aqueduct
Seventh of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 4 million coins  | 5 February 2016
Description: The design depicts in the foreground the aqueduct of Segovia. At the top of the inner circle and in circular sense is the name of the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and underneath it the year of issuance ‘2016’. At the top right is the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[194] |  Germany | Zwinger Palace in Dresden
Eleventh of the Bundesländer I series | 30,663,000 coins  | 5 February 2016
Description: The design shows a view from the inner yard of the world-famous Dresden Zwinger to the Crown Gate. The inner part also features the name ‘SACHSEN’ 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 (the initials ‘JT’ — Jordi Truxa) right at the top and the year ‘2016’ left at the top. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[195] |  France | XV European Football Championship | 10,020,500 coins  | 5 February 2016
Description: Held every four years since 1960, the UEFA men’s football European Championship, commonly referred to as ‘the Euro’, will take place in France from 10 June to 10 July 2016. Euro 2016, the fifteenth edition of the European Football Championship, is organised by the Union of European Football Associations and brings together the best men’s football teams in Europe. The winner of the competition receives a small-scale version of the Henri Delaunay Cup, named after the man who invented the competition. The design of the coin features the Henri Delaunay Cup in the middle of an outline map of France, along with the two marks of the Paris Mint. The letters RF for République Française (French Republic) are to the right of the map of France, and the name of the competition ‘UEFA EURO 2016 France’ is written above it. Below the map, a football stands out in the foreground. All of this is set on a background that features graphical elements representing the competition. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[196] |  Slovakia | Slovak Presidency of the Council of the European Union | 1 million coins  | 7 March 2016
Description: The design is dominated by the coat of arms of the Slovak Republic at its centre against a background of dynamic centripetal lines representing the position and importance of the Slovak Republic during its presidency in the Council of the European Union. To the right of the coat of arms of the Slovak Republic is the year ‘2016’. Around the edge of the inner circle are the country name ‘SLOVENSKO’ (Slovakia) and the inscription ‘PREDSEDNÍCTVO SR V RADE EÚ’ (Slovak Presidency of the EU Council), which are separated by graphical symbols. The mint mark of the Kremnica Mint, composed of the letters ‘MK’ between two dies, and the stylised initials of the designer of the national side, Vladimír Pavlica, ‘VP’, are placed in the lower part of the composition. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[197] |  Belgium | 2016 Summer Olympics – Rio de Janeiro | 375,000 coins  | 24 March 2016
Description: The inner part of the coin depicts, from top to bottom, a stylised figure, the five Olympic rings and the inscription ‘TEAM BELGIUM’. The year 2016 is written on the left-hand side of the coin. The country code ‘BE’ appears on the right-hand side of the coin, between the mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael, and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[198] |  San Marino | 550 years since the death of Donatello | 87,800 coins  | 5 April 2016
Description: The design depicts, in the foreground on the left, a portrait of David, being a detail of the bronze sculpture by Donatello. At centre top, the mintmark ‘R’; on the right, the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’; at bottom right, the inscription ‘Donatello’, the dates ‘1466-2016’ and, in the centre, the initials of the artist ‘MB’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[199] |  Finland | 90th anniversary of the death of Eino Leino | 1 million coins  | 25 April 2016
Description: At the inner part of the coin is a flame, and a poker pointing upwards to the right. The inscription ‘EINO LEINO’, in semi-circle and the year of issuance ‘2016’ are placed at the right. At the bottom left is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[200] |  Italy | 550 years since the death of Donatello | 1.5 million coins  | 29 April 2016
Description: Head of the David by Donatello (detail of the bronze sculpture kept in Florence, National Museum of Bargello): on the left the logo of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; below on two lines, ‘1466’ and ‘2016’; on the right ‘C.M.’, the initials of the author Claudia Momoni; below ‘DONATELLO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[201] |  Portugal | Portuguese athletes participating in the 2016 Summer Olympics | 680,000 coins  | 3 May 2016
Description: The design depicts a visual composition based on the well-known work of art signed by the author, Mrs Joanna Vasconcelos, the ‘Heart of Viana’, inspired by traditional jewelry from the North of Portugal (around the city of Viana do Castelo). It symbolises the support of the Portuguese people to the national team by the occasion of the Games. At the left and the right, in semi-circle, are the inscriptions ‘JOANA VASCONCELOS’ and ‘EQUIPA OLÍMPICA DE PORTUGAL 2016’, respectively. At the bottom is the mintmark ‘INCM’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[202] |  Lithuania | Baltic Culture | 1 million coins  | 3 May 2016
Description: The design shows an amber disc, one of the most characteristic symbols of the Baltic culture. The disc is decorated with a crosspiece of drilled dots — an ornament symbolising the world’s axis. At the top is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’, flanked by the mint mark and the year of issuance ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[203] |  Luxembourg | 50 years of Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge | 517,500 coins  | 6 May 2016
Description: The design shows the bridge ‘Grand Duchess Charlotte’ which is the main route connecting the city centre of Luxembourg to the urban quarter of Kirchberg, the site of the city’s European Union institutions. The text ‘Pont Grande-Duchesse Charlotte’ (Bridge Grand Duchess Charlotte) and underneath the year ‘1966’ are inscribed on the image of the bridge. At the top of the design are depicted the effigy of the Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg and at its left the year of issuance ‘2016’. At the bottom appears the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[204] |  Italy | 2200 years since the death of Plautus | 1,500,000 coins  | 21 May 2016
Description: Theatre masks representing two characters of the New Comedy, the young woman and the slave, from a mosaic of the II century A.D. (Rome, Capitoline Museums); around construction plan of a Roman theatre and the logo of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; on the left side ‘R’ and on the right side ‘LDS’, initials of the author Luciana De Simoni; below ‘184 a. C.’, ‘2016’ and ‘PLAUTO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[205] |  Belgium | International Missing Children's Day | 1,020,000 coins  | 25 May 2016
Description: The inner part of the coin displays in its centre the face of a child surrounded by the words ‘MISSING-DISPARU-VERMIST’, ‘WWW.CHILDFOCUS.BE’ and the trilingual indication of nationality ‘BELGIQUE-BELGIE-BELGIEN’ followed by the year 2016. The mark of the Brussels mint, a helmeted profile of the archangel Michael and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint appear to the left and right respectively of the face. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[206] |  Monaco | 150th anniversary of the founding of Monte Carlo by Charles III | 15,000 coins  | 1 June 2016
Description: The design shows CHARLES III within the background MONTE CARLO. At the top is the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ flanked by the mint mark and the mint master mark. At the bottom, in semi-circle from left to right is the inscription ‘1866 CHARLES III FONDE MONTE CARLO 2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[207] |  Vatican City | The 200th anniversary of the Vatican Guard | 105,000 coins  | 2 June 2016
Description: The national face features a Vatican Guard in front of the Dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. At the top, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘CORPO DELLA GENDARMERIA 1816-2016’. At the bottom, in semi-circle is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. The mint mark ‘R’ appears at the left of the design and the name of the designer ‘D. Longo’ appears at the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[208] |  Slovenia | The 25th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Slovenia  | 1 million coins  | 20 June 2016
Description: Over the left part of the inner circle is obliquely positioned a line. At its right, in the upper part of the coin is the inscription ‘25 LET’ and below it the inscription ‘REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA’. Underneath these inscriptions is the original Prešeren’s written record of the part of the Slovenian hymn Zdravljica ‘dočákat’ dan’. At the bottom of the inner circle is the year ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[209] |  Latvia | Latvian agricultural industry  | 1,010,000 coins  | 19 July 2016
Description: The designs shows a Latvian brown cow which is one of the symbols of Latvian dairy farming both in folklore and in life. Underneath the design, at the left side there is the inscription of the year of issuance ‘2016’ and at the bottom of the inner circle the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[210] |  Portugal | 50 years since inauguration of 25 April Bridge | 500,000 coins  | 19 July 2016
Description: The design depicts the image of the bridge. At the top right is the inscription ‘PORTUGAL’. At the bottom right are the inscriptions ‘PONTE’, ‘25 DE ABRIL’, ‘1966’ and ‘2016’, one below the other. At the bottom left is the mintmark ‘INCM’ and at the bottom centre is the name of the designer ‘JOSÉ AURÉLIO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[211] |  Malta | Ġgantija
First of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 350,000 coins  | 22 August 2016
Description: The coin depicts the Ġgantija Temples situated on the Island of Gozo. Ġgantija is a megalithic temple complex dating to the Neolithic ages. It is one of the world's oldest free-standing structures, as well as one of the oldest religious structures. Built approximately in the 36th century BC, Ġgantija pre-dates Stonehenge and the Egyptian Pyramids. At the top right the inscription ‘ĠGANTIJA TEMPLES’ and underneath the years ‘3800-3200 BC’. At the bottom left the name of the country of issuance ‘MALTA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2016’, flanked by the mint master mark and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[212] |  France | 100 years since the birth of François Mitterrand | 10,020,000 coins  | 12 September 2016
Description: The design shows a profile of a pensive François Mitterrand. Adjacent is his personal emblem of a half oak/half olive tree. Above are the dates marking the centenary of his birth (‘1916’ and ‘2016’) and his name. At the bottom, the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[213] |  San Marino | 400 years since the death of William Shakespeare | 85,000 coins  | 22 September 2016
Description: The design depicts a portrait of the poet. On the right, in a semi-circle, the dates ‘1616-2016’ and the name of the issuing country ‘San Marino’; on the bottom right, the initials of the artist ‘MB’. On the left, in a semi-circle, the inscription ‘William Shakespeare’; on the bottom left, the mintmark ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[214] |  Vatican City | Holy Year of Mercy | 105,000 coins  | 13 October 2016
Description: The national face features St Martin of Tours sharing his cloak with a poor man. The design is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘GIUBILEO DELLA MISERICORDIA’ at the left and ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ at the right, both in semi-circle. At the right there is as well the year of issuance ‘2016’ and at the bottom the mint mark ‘R’ and the name of the artist ‘M. CRISCIOTTI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[215] |  Finland | 100th anniversary of the birth of Georg Henrik von Wright | 1 million coins  | 17 October 2016
Description: At the inner part of the coin is an ancient Doric pillar, and an oak branch at the left. The inscription ‘GEORG HENRIK VON WRIGHT’ is placed in semi-circle from left to right and the year of issuance ‘2016’ is placed on the top at the right. On the top at the left is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[216] |  Latvia | Vidzeme
First of the Latvian Historical Regions series | 1,030,000 coins  | 15 November 2016
Description: The designs shows the coat of arms of the historical region of Latvia — Vidzeme or Livland. At the top there is the inscription of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘VIDZEME’. At the right is the year of issuance ‘2016’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[217] |  Malta | Solidarity through love
First of the From Children in Solidarity series  | 380,000 coins  | 5 December 2016
Description: This coin is envisaged to commemorate the role of the Malta Community Chest Fund in Society through a programme for secondary school students entitled ‘From Children in Solidarity’. This programme identifies the social role of children in five different areas with the first theme being ‘Solidarity through Love’. This design was created by Ms Sarah Cilia a secondary school student who has expressed this theme through two hands forming a heart shape which displays a representation of the Maltese flag. At the bottom of the design is the inscription ‘MALTA 2016’. Two stylised representations of human bodies are designed on the left wrist and two on the right one. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[218] |  Greece | 150 years since the Arkadi Monastery torching  | 750,000 coins  | 16 December 2016
Description: The design features the Arkadi Monastery. Inscribed, at centre, is the wording ‘ARKADI MONASTERY’ and along the inner edge at left ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, in Greek. Visible at upper right is the year of issuance ‘2016’ and below the central inscription a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint). Inscribed at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[219] |  Greece | 120 years since the birth of Dimitri Mitropoulos | 750,000 coins  | 16 December 2016
Description: The design features the portrait of Dimitri Mitropoulos against the background of music notes. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the wording ‘120 YEARS OF THE BIRTH OF DIMITRI MITROPOULOS’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’, in Greek. At upper left apears the year of issuance ‘2016’ and a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint). Visible at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[220] |  Andorra | 25th anniversary of the Radio and Television of Andorra | 85,000 coins  | 1 June 2017
Description: The design shows a microphone and an antenna circled by several circular lines with the inscription ‘25è ANIVERSARI DE RÀDIO I TELEVISIÓ D’ANDORRA’, the year of issuance ‘2016’ and the name of the State of issuance ‘ANDORRA’. This commemorative coin celebrates the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Andorran public media with the beginning of the broadcast of the Andorran public radio and public television. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[221] |  Andorra | 150 years of the New Reform 1866  | 85,000 coins  | 1 June 2017
Description: The design shows the main room of ‘Casa de la Vall’ (premises of the Andorran Parliament) with the inscription ‘150 ANYS DE LA NOVA REFORMA DE 1866’, the year of issuance ‘2016’ and the name of the State of issuance ‘ANDORRA’. This commemorative coin celebrates the 150 years of the New Reform Decree, one of the biggest steps on the Andorran and on the Consell General (Andorran Parliament) history, which represented a social and political transformation in the Principality of Andorra. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[222] |  Luxembourg | 50 years since the foundation of the current Luxembourg Army | 316,000 coins  | 2 January 2017
Description: The design shows on the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right and on the left hand the text ‘50 Joer Fräiwëllegen-Arméi’ composed as logo. At the top of the design is depicted the year-date ‘2017’, flanked by the mintmark and the initials of the Mintmaster. At the bottom appears the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[223] |  Slovakia | Universitas Istropolitana – 550 years since the start of teaching  | 1 million coins  | 4 January 2017
Description: The design shows the figure of a teacher and two students positioned before the facade of the building of the former Universitas Istropolitana in Bratislava. In the upper left of the design is a medallion of King Matthias Corvinus, the founder of the university. Above the medallion is the inscription ‘1467’, the year in which the university was opened. The country of issuance ‘SLOVENSKO’ appears at the base of the inner circle, above the year of issuance ‘2017’. Along the left edge of the inner circle is the inscription ‘UNIVERZITA’, and along the right edge ‘ISTROPOLITANA’. In the lower left of the design is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the initials ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Below the mint mark are the stylised letters ‘MP’, the initials of the designer, Mária Poldaufová. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[224] |  Slovenia | 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Euro  | 1 million coins  | 2 February 2017
Description: The design shows 10 flying swallows which form a circle. At the lower half, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘10 LET SKUPNE EVROPSKE VALUTE’. At the top left the inscription ‘SLOVENIJA 2017’. Between the isncriptions is engraved a dot. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[225] |  Spain | Monuments of Oviedo and the Kingdom of Asturias: Santa María del Naranco
Eighth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 538,500 coins  | 3 February 2017
Description: The design depicts in the foreground Santa Maria del Naranco Church. At the top of the inner circle and in circular sense is the name of the issuing country ‘ESPAÑA’ and underneath, to the right, the year of issuance ‘2017’. At the left side of the inner circle is the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[226] |  Germany | Porta Nigra in Trier
Twelfth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 3 February 2017
Description: The design shows the Porta Nigra in Trier which is probably the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. The inner part also features the name ‘RHEINLAND-PFALZ’ and the issuing country’s code ‘D’ at the bottom. The mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) appears at the left and the year ‘2017’ appears at the top. At the right, the initials of the designer ‘CH’ (Chocola Frantisek). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[227] |  France | 100 years since the death of Auguste Rodin | 10 million coins  | 3 February 2017
Description: For the 100th anniversary of his passing away, Monnaie de Paris pays tribute to the illustrious French sculptor Auguste Rodin. Born in 1840, he is one of the major icons of the realistic style. His works such as The Thinker, The Kiss, The Hell’s Door or The Calais’ Bourgeois remain timeless masterpieces of the world sculpture. The design represents Auguste Rodin and The Thinker, his best known work, like forehead to forehead. The RF mention standing for République Française is drawn as sculpted on the top of the coin. The name of the artist ‘A. Rodin’ and the relevant dates ‘1917-2017’ are inscribed in his beard. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[228] |  Italy | 400 years since the completion of St Mark's Basilica | 1.5 million coins  | 22 March 2017
Description: Façade of the Basilica of San Marco in Venice; in the exergue the dates ‘1617’ and ‘2017’, respectively year of the completion of the Basilica and year of the issue of the coin, beside the logo of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; below the inscription ‘SAN MARCO’; on the right ‘LDS’, initials of the author Luciana De Simoni; on the top the inscription ‘VENEZIA’, and the mintmark of the Mint of Rome ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[229] |  San Marino | 750 years since the birth of Giotto | 73,100 coins  | 30 March 2017
Description: On the left a detail from the clock tower of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, one of Giotto’s architectural works; vertically, the words SAN MARINO, GIOTTO and the dates 1267-2017; on the right a detail from the portrait of Giotto and the abbreviation of the artist Luciana De Simoni (LDS); on the bottom, the letter R, indicating the ‘Zecca’ (mint) of Rome. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[230] |  Belgium | 200 years University of Liège | 200,000 coins  | 21 April 2017
Description: The inner part of the piece represents the logo of the University of Liege, with the dates 1817 — 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription 200 ANS UNIVERSITE DE LIEGE — 200 YEARS UNIVERSITY OF LIEGE and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[231] |  Malta | Ħaġar Qim
Second of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 405,000 coins  | 31 May 2017
Description: The coin depicts the prehistoric temples of Hagar Qim. At the top right the inscriptions ‘HAGAR QIM’, ‘TEMPLES’ and the years ‘3600-3200 BC’ one under the other. At the bottom left the name of the country of issuance ‘MALTA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2017’. At the bottom right the initials ‘NGB’ of the artist Noel Galea Bason. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[232] |  Finland | 100 years of independence | 2.5 million coins  | 1 June 2017
Description: The inner part of the coin has a mosaic design, with the more sparsely set pieces on the right forming a cartographic likeness of Finland. The text ‘SUOMI FINLAND’, the year of independence ‘1917’ and the year of issuance ‘2017’ are placed vertically one below another at the left. In the middle right is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[233] |  Vatican City | 1950 years since the death of the martyrs Saint Peter and Paul the Apostle | 90,000 coins  | 1 June 2017
Description: The design features Saint Peter and Saint Paul and their symbols, respectively the keys and the sword. At the top is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’, in semi-circle. At the bottom, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘1950o DEL MARTIRIO DEI SANTI PIETRO E PAOLO’. At the bottom left is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at the bottom right is the mint mark ‘R’. Between them is the name of the artist ‘G. TITOTTO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[234] |  Italy | 2000 years since the death of Titus Livius | 1.5 million coins  | 23 June 2017
Description: Bust of the Roman historian Titus Livius, taken from a work by Lorenzo Larese Moretti; on the left the logo of the Italian Republic ‘RI’, and ‘C.M.’ initials of the author Claudia Momoni; on the right ‘17’ and ‘2017’, respectively year of the death of Livius and year of the issue of the coin, and the mintmark of the Mint of Rome ‘R’; around circle of dots and the inscription ‘TITO • LIVIO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[235] |  Estonia | Estonia's road to independence | 1.5 million coins  | 26 June 2017
Description: The coin features the sinuous trunk of an oak tree where on one side there are depicted the branches and on the other side the leaves. The branches symbolize the time of revolutions and hardships from which the road to Estonia's Independence was paved. The leaves symbolize the strength, achievements and longevity of Estonia. At the bottom left side of the trunk there is the word ‘MAAPÄEV’ (Provisional Assembly of Estonia) and above that the year ‘1917’. At the bottom right side there is the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and below that the year of issuance ‘2017’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[236] |  Greece | 60 years since the death of Nikos Kazantzakis | 750,000 coins  | 10 July 2017
Description: The design features a profile portrait of Nikos Kazantzakis, one of Greece’s greatest 20th century writers. Inscribed along the inner circle, at the left, is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘NIKOS KAZANTZAKIS’ (in Greek). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and at centre left a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Also visible at lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[237] |  Portugal | 150 years of Public Security (PSP)  | 520,000 coins  | 13 July 2017
Description: The design shows human figures and buildings, symbolic representations of citizens and cities, where the public security is mainly assured and the simplified police symbol. The legends include the year ‘1867’ and the year of issue ‘2017’, the country of issue ‘PORTUGAL’, the subject of commemoration (‘SEGURANÇA PÚBLICA’ – Public Security), the three main issues related to citizenship (‘DIREITOS’, ‘LIBERDADES’ e ‘GARANTIAS’ – Rights, Freedoms and Warranties), and the author’s name JOSÉ DE GUIMARÃES. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[238] |  San Marino | International year of Sustainable Tourism | 73,100 coins  | 31 August 2017
Description: The design shows in the center Planet Earth surrounded by waves; to the right a circle with the letter A, symbol of the designer Andrew Lewis. Arched, above the writing “TURISMO SOSTENIBILE”, below “SAN MARINO” and the year “2017”; to the right the initials of the engraver Uliana Pernazza “UP INC.”; to the left the letter “R” of the Italian Mint which took care of the mintage. The United Nations General Assembly approved the adoption of 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The idea of sustainable Tourism indicates a kind of travelling that respects the planet, it doesn’t alter the natural, social and artistic environment and it doesn’t inhibit the growth of social and economic activities. It is a kind of tourism opposite to mass tourism and it tends to promote the weakest economies. The Republic of San Marino dedicated a 2 euro commemorative coin, designed by the Canadian artist Andrew Lewis to this theme, in order to promote a new mentality and to encourage tourists’ respect for environment. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[239] |  Lithuania | Vilnius City of Culture  | 1 million coins  | 31 August 2017
Description: The design shows a fragment of the Vilnius city panorama. At the left side is the inscription ‘VILNIUS’ and the mark of the designer. At the top right is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and the year of issuance ‘2017’. At the centre is the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[240] |  France | 25 years of Breast cancer awareness | 10 million coins  | 25 September 2017
Description: Since the 1990s, the fight against breast cancer has been a major cause around the world. On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the pink ribbon, iconic symbol of this fight, Monnaie de Paris has decided to support this cause. For nearly 15 years, a pink ribbon prize has been presented every year to support research efforts and innovation. The design represents a woman’s bust symbolically protected by a hand and the ribbon. It is surrounded, at the right side, by the inscription ‘25e ANNIVERSAIRE DU RUBAN ROSE’ (25th anniversary of the pink ribbon). The right side also features the years ‘1992 – 2017’, the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ and the mintmarks. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[241] |  Belgium | 200 years Ghent University | 200,000 coins  | 29 September 2017
Description: The inner part of the piece represents the logo of the Ghent University, with the dates 1817 - 2017 below, surrounded by the inscription 200 JAAR UNIVERSITEIT GENT – 200 YEARS GHENT UNIVERSITY and the country indication BE. The mintmark of Brussels, a helmeted head of the Archangel Michael and the mint directors’ mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, are located respectively on the right and left of the country indication. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[242] |  Vatican City | 100 years since the visions of Fátima | 105,000 coins  | 5 October 2017
Description: The design features the three young shepherds to whom Mary appeared, on the background the Sanctuary of Fatima. At the top is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ in semi-circle and right under is the year ‘1917’. Underneath the year, from left to right, is the inscription ‘FATIMA 2017’. At the left side is the mintmark ‘R’ and at the bottom the name of the designer ‘O.ROSSI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[243] |  Greece | Archaeological site of Philippi | 750,000 coins  | 12 October 2017
Description: The design features part of Basilica B and linear motifs inspired by a border pattern from an ancient Greek mosaic discovered at the site. Inscribed along the inner circle is the wording ‘ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF PHILIPPI’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also inscribed in the background is the year of issuance ‘2017’ and to the right a palmette (the mint mark of the Greek Mint). Visible at the lower left is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[244] |  Finland | Finnish nature  | 500,000 coins  | 23 October 2017
Description: The inner part of the coin has a design forming a cartographic likeness of the moon seen from Harmaja, Finland. On the top of the moon there is a crow sitting on a branch. The year of issuance ‘2017’ is placed at the center bottom. At the center left is the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’. The mint mark is placed center right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[245] |  Luxembourg | 200 years since the birth of Grand Duke William III | 311,000 coins  | 26 October 2017
Description: The design shows on the left hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left and on the right hand the effigy of HRH the Grand-Duke Guillaume III. At the top of the design is depicted the year-date ‘2017’. At the bottom appears the text ‘GRANDS-DUCS DE LUXEMBOURG’. The name ‘GUILLAUME III’ followed by the indication of the year of birth ‘*1817’ is depicted above the respective effigy. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[246] |  Cyprus | Paphos 2017 - European Capital of Culture | 430,000 coins  | 3 November 2017
Description: The design shows the ‘Paphos Ancient Odeon’, a small amphiteatre dating back to the 2nd century AD. Nowadays it is used in the summer for musical theatrical performances and it will be the venue of a number of events to be held within the program of ‘Paphos 2017 – European Capital of Culture’. The issuing country’s name ‘ΚΥΠΡΟΣ KIBRIS’ and the phrase ‘Πάφος 2017 – Πολιτιστική πρωτεύουσα Ευρώπης’ (i.e. Paphos 2017 – European capital of Culture) are 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.
[247] |  Monaco | 200 years since the establishment of the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince | 15,000 coins  | 13 November 2017
Description: The design shows a CARABINIER and in the background the Palace of Monaco. At the top is the inscription ‘MONACO’ flanked by the mintmark and the mint master mark. At the bottom are the years ‘1817-2017’ and underneath the inscription ‘CARABINIERS DU PRINCE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[248] |  Malta | Solidarity and peace
Second of the From Children in Solidarity series  | 380,000 coins  | 13 November 2017
Description: The coin’s theme centres on the concept of solidarity and peace. The design was created by a school student and depicts two children holding the Maltese flag with the dove of peace flying over them. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘Malta’ and at the right side is the year of issuance ‘2017’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[249] |  Latvia | Kurzeme
Second of the Latvian Historical Regions series | 507,000 coins  | 14 November 2017
Description: The design shows the coat of arms of the region of Kurzeme. At the top, the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘KURZEME’. At the right hand side, the year of issuance ‘2017’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[250] |  Latvia | Latgale
Third of the Latvian Historical Regions series | 507,000 coins  | 14 November 2017
Description: The design shows the coat of arms of the region of Latgale. At the top, the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘LATGALE’. At the right hand side, the year of issuance ‘2017’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[251] |  Portugal | 150 years since the birth of Raul Brandão | 520,000 coins  | 21 November 2017
Description: The design shows the face of Raul Brandão. At the left side is the inscription RAUL BRANDÃO and underneath the years ‘1867’ and ‘2017’. At the bottom right is the inscription of the country of issuance ‘PORTUGAL’ and at the top right is the name of the author ‘LUIS FILIPE DE ABREU’ followed by the mintmark ‘INCM’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[252] |  Andorra | 100 years of the anthem of Andorra  | 85,000 coins  | 8 February 2018
Description: The design depicts a partial reproduction of the anthem of Andorra published in 1914. The central part of the design reproduces the first notes of the anthem flanked by an ornamentation of floral style and the inscription ‘Himne Andorrà’ (Andorran anthem). The upper part of the design shows the year of issuance ‘2017’ and the inscription ‘100 anys de l’himne d’Andorra’ (100 years of the anthem of Andorra). This coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of its admission as the national anthem of Andorra by agreement of the Consell General (Andorran Parliament) of 2 April 1917. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
[253] |  Andorra | Andorra – The Pyrenean country  | 85,000 coins  | 8 February 2018
Description: The design reproduces on its upper part a triangle, consisting of three undulating strips representing a simplified version of the map of the country, with the inscriptions ‘Andorra’ and ‘EL PAÍS DELS PIRINEUS’ (the Pyrenean country). These three elements make up the brand owned by the Government of Andorra, which is used to provide a uniform, consistent and coordinated image to all graphic communication and, at the same time, achieve an unmistakable and instant identification. The lower part of the design depicts the year of issuance ‘2017’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[254] |  Austria | 100 years since the foundation of the Republic of Austria  | 18,100,100 coins  | 6 December 2017
Description: The design depicts the statue of Pallas Athena in front of the Greek-style building of the Austrian Parliament in Vienna. The goddess of wisdom serves as a symbol of the Austrian parliamentarism and stands for knowledge, reason and strategic talent. At the left side is the year ‘2018’ and underneath the text ‘100 JAHRE’ (100 YEARS). The text ‘REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH’ (AUSTRIAN REPUBLIC) is inscribed at the bottom right in semi-circle. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[255] |  Luxembourg | 150 years since the Constitution of Luxembourg | 316,000 coins  | 27 December 2017
Description: The design shows on the left hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the right. At the right hand of the design are depicted the year-dates ‘1868-2018’ as well as the text ‘150 ans’. Below the effigy of the Grand-Duke appear the text ‘Constitution du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg’ and a lateral cut view of an open booklet. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[256] |  Italy | 70 years since the Constitution of Italy | 4 million coins  | 2 January 2018
Description: Enrico De Nicola, provisional Head of State, signs the act of promulgation of the Constitution of the Italian Republic on December 27, 1947; on his right, the Head of Government Alcide De Gasperi, on the left, Umberto Terracini, President of the Italian Constituent Assembly. Above, the inscription ‘COSTITUZIONE’ and the monogram of the Italian Republic ‘RI’; in exergue, the inscription ‘CON SICURA COSCIENZA’, ‘R’, the mintmark of the Mint of Rome, and the dates ‘1948 • 2018’, respectively year of the coming into force of the Italian Constitution and year of the issue of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[257] |  Slovakia | 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Slovak Republic  | 1 million coins  | 3 January 2018
Description: The design symbolises Slovakia’s entry into the European Union and the euro area by showing a stylised portal arching over both a map of Slovakia and a euro symbol surrounded by the European Union stars, some covered by the map. The Slovak coat of arms appears on the left of the design. At the lower left side, in semi-circle is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA’. The date of the country’s establishment ‘1.1.1993’ and the year of issuance ‘2018’ appear, one above the other, below the right side of the map. Between the map and the date are the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the initials ‘MK’ placed between two dies, and the stylised letters ‘PK’, the initials of the designer, Pavel Károly. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[258] |  Germany | 100 years since the birth of Helmut Schmidt | 30 million coins  | 30 January 2018
Description: The design portrays Helmut Schmidt in a characteristic pose as he engages in dialogue with his interlocutor. In semi-circle at the top right the inscription ‘HELMUT SCHMIDT’ and at the right side the years ‘1918-2015’. The mint mark of the respective mint appears underneath the years. At the left side is the code of the issuing country ‘D’ and underneath is the year of issuance ‘2018’. At the bottom there are the initials of the artist. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[259] |  Germany | Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin
Thirteenth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 30 January 2018
Description: The design shows the main building of the Charlottenburg Palace from the side of the Cour d' Honneur. The inner part also features the name ‘BERLIN’ and the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’) at the bottom, the issuing country's country code ‘D’ right at the top, the year ‘2018’ left at the top and the engraver's mark left at the bottom. The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[260] |  Estonia | 100 years since independence
Joint issue with Latvia and Lithuania  | 500,000 coins  | 31 January 2018
Description: The three Baltic States are symbolically represented as a braid. They are united by their history: a common past, present and future. A stylised numeral representing the 100th anniversary, and the heraldic signs of all three States, are featured as well. At the left side is the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and at the right side is the year of issuance ‘2018’. The design was selected by public voting in all three Baltic countries. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[261] |  Latvia | 100 years since independence
Joint issue with Estonia and Lithuania  | 512,000 coins  | 31 January 2018
Description: The three baltic States are symbolically represented as a braid. They are united by their history: a common past, present and future. A stylized numeral representing the 100th anniversary, and the heraldic signs of all three States, are featured as well. At the left side is the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the right side is the year of issuance ‘2018’. The design was selected by public voting in all three Baltic countries. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[262] |  Lithuania | 100 years since independence[broken anchor]
Joint issue with Estonia and Latvia  | 1 million coins  | 31 January 2018
Description: The three Baltic States are symbolically represented as a braid. They are united by their history: a common past, present and future. A stylised numeral representing the 100th anniversary, and the heraldic signs of all three States, are featured as well. At the left side is the name of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ and the mint mark and at the right side is the year of issuance ‘2018’ and the mark of the designer ‘JP’. The design was selected by public voting in all three Baltic countries. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[263] |  Spain | 50 years since the birth of Felipe VI of Spain | 400,000 coins  | 2 February 2018
Description: The design reproduces King Felipe VI’s coat of arms. On the left hand side, in semi-circle, is the word ‘ESPAÑA’ and below the year of issuance 2018. At the bottom right, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘50 ANIVERSARIO DE S.M. FELIPE VI’. The mint mark is represented at the top right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[264] |  Spain | Old town of Santiago de Compostela
Ninth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 300,000 coins  | 2 February 2018
Description: The City of Santiago de Compostela was declared World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1985, considering its urban beauty and monumental integrity added to the deep echoes of its spiritual and cultural significance of the Middle Ages: the Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage. The Camino de Santiago (The Way of St. James) is a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela in north-west Spain. The design reproduces the sculpture of Santiago as a central figure in the canvas of the Puerta Santa of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. On the left hand side, in semi-circle, is the word “ESPAÑA”, at the bottom left the year of issuance “2018” and underneath the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[265] |  Estonia | 100 years since independence | 1,317,800 coins  | 19 February 2018
Description: The design depicts simultaneously the numbers 18 and 100, which symbolize the time when Estonia became an independent country and furthermore reflect the past hundred years. At the bottom right is the text ‘SADA AASTAT EESTI VABARIIKI’ and next to it the name of the country ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[266] |  France | Bleuet de France | 10,020,000 coins  | 19 February 2018
Description: For 100 years, the cornflower (Bleuet de France) has been the flower of remembrance and solidarity in France. It started as a means of helping injured veterans of the First World War, but before long had been adopted by the whole French nation as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices the soldiers had made to defend their country and their ideals. Today, as in the past, the cornflower still provides moral and financial support to veterans and victims of wars past and present and to victims of terrorism. It also helps pass on to young people standards and values such as respect, peace and tolerance. This flower of remembrance honours all those who fought and are still fighting for our freedom today. The design features the cornflower in the centre of the coin. It is surrounded by the words ‘Le Bleuet de France, fleur de mémoire et de solidarité’ (Bleuet of France, flower of remembrance and solidarity). The dates ‘1918-2018’ as well as the letters RF for République Française (French Republic) and the mint marks are also included in the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[267] |  Italy | 60 years since the formation of the Ministry of Health | 3 million coins  | 5 March 2018
Description: The design shows an allegorical representation of Health with some symbols of the activities of the Ministry: Environment, Research, Nutrition and Medicine. On the left the logo ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; above the mintmark of the Mint of Rome ‘R’; at the base of the female figure the initials of the author Silvia Petrassi. From left to right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘MINISTERO DELLA SALUTE’ and the dates ‘1958-2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[268] |  San Marino | 500 years since the birth of Tintoretto | 60,500 coins  | 5 April 2018
Description: The centre of the coin depicts a detail from Tintoretto’s painting ‘The Visitation’ (the embrace between the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth), and the dates ‘1518-2018’; at the edge: ‘SAN MARINO’ written above, and ‘Tintoretto’ below; on the left are the initials of the artist Luciana de Simoni ‘LDS’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[269] |  Andorra | 25th anniversary of the Andorran Constitution | 75,000 coins  | 12 April 2018
Description: The design depicts the ‘Monument to the Men and Women of Andorra who launched the Constitution’, which stands in the square of the Consell General (Andorra’s Parliament). This monument shows the silhouettes of a man and a woman and commemorates the will expressed by the Andorran citizenry, in the referendum held on 14 March 1993, to become a constitutional state, democratic and social, as expressed in article 1 of the Constitution. To the right of the monument there is the map of Andorra with the Latin inscription ‘VIRTVS VNITA FORTIOR’ (virtue united is stronger) inside, which is the state motto of the Principality of Andorra. Surrounding the design there are the inscriptions ‘25è ANIVERSARI DE LA CONSTITUCIÓ 1993-2018’ (25th anniversary of the Constitution 1993-2018) and the name of the country ‘ANDORRA’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[270] |  Slovenia | World Bees Day  | 1 million coins  | 14 May 2018
Description: In the middle of the inner ring of the coin is the image of honeycomb in a form of a globe, which shows the eastern hemisphere. Around the honeycomb on the left upper side is the inscription ‘SVETOVNI DAN ČEBEL’, and on the lower right side the inscription ‘SLOVENIJA 2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[271] |  Portugal | 250 years since the foundation of the Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda | 520,000 coins  | 22 May 2018
Description: The design displays the inscription ‘1768-2018 IMPRENSA NACIONAL DUZENTOS E CINQUENTA 250 ANOS PORTUGAL MMXVIII’ as if the letters and numbers were books displayed in a library. At the bottom of the inner ring there is the name of the artist ‘Eduardo Aires’ at the left side and the mintmark ‘INCM’ at the right side. The Official Printing Works are responsible with the publication of the Portuguese Official Journal containing all the legislative activity of the country, books of the highest cultural relevance, and other cultural activities. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[272] |  Finland | Koli National Park | 1 million coins  | 28 May 2018
Description: The design shows a drawing from the top of the Finnish national landscape Koli. The year of issuance ‘2018’ is placed at the center bottom. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ is at the center left and the mint mark at the center right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[273] |  Vatican City | European Year of Cultural Heritage | 86,000 coins  | 1 June 2018
Description: The design features the Statue of Laocoön and His Sons, also called the Laocoön Group, a fundamental work of the world sculpture, foundational for the Vatican Museums. At the center bottom, the inscription of the issuing country ‘Città del VATICANO’. From left to right, in semi-circle, the inscription ‘ANNO EUROPEO DEL PATRIMONIO CULTURALE’. At the top right the year of issuance ‘2018’ and the mintmark ‘R’. At the bottom right the name of the artist ‘D. LONGO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[274] |  Belgium | 50th anniversary of May 1968 events in Belgium  | 257,500 coins  | 19 June 2018
Description: The design represents students with a pamphlet and flag in their hands and refers to student demonstrations that took place in Belgium in connection with the sociocultural changes of May 1968. It was an important national event that shaped Belgium’s national politics and influenced subsequent Government reforms, now 50 years ago. The mintmark of Utrecht (the Mercury’s wand) is located on the left together with the Belgian mint master mark (the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele). The year mark 2018 and the country code BE are located at the left as well, just like the initials LL of the designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx. An auditorium marks the back, which is a reference to students. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[275] |  Malta | Mnajdra
Third of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 335,000 coins  | 21 June 2018
Description: The design features the Maltese prehistoric temples of Mnajdra, a Unesco World Heritage Site. Mnajdra is a prehistoric site consisting of three temples nestled around an oval forecourt. It is situated on the Southern coast of Malta, some 500 meters away from Hagar Qim. Mnajdra is best known for its astronomical alignments and the South temple seems to have been constructed to mark the sunrise on the equinox and the solstice. The Oldest parts of this complex date around 3 600-3 200 BC. At the top right of the design there are the inscriptions ‘MNAJDRA’, ‘TEMPLES’ and the years ‘3 600-2 500 BC’, one underneath the other. At the bottom left there is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and underneath there is the year of issuance ‘2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[276] |  Monaco | 250 years since the birth of François Joseph Bosio | 16,000 coins  | 25 June 2018
Description: The design shows Mr BOSIO and a statue as the background image. The inscription ‘MONACO’ is at the top of the image in semi-circle. At the bottom, in semi-circle as well, there are two inscriptions: ‘FRANÇOIS JOSEPH BOSIO’ and underneath ‘1768 – SCULPTEUR - 2018’. At the left and right sides of these two inscriptions, there are the mintmark and the mint master mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[277] |  Lithuania | Lithuania's Independence Centenary Song Celebration | 500,000 coins  | 26 June 2018
Description: The design features stylised figures of people and birds, typical of one of the Lithuanian folk art genres — paper cuttings, symbolic of folk dance and song. The inscription of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’ is at the center bottom, the year of issuance ‘2018’ is at the left hand side and the mark of the Lithuanian Mint is at the right hand side. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[278] |  France | Simone Veil | 15 million coins  | 26 June 2018
Description: The design displays a portrait of Simone Veil, an icon in the combat for women’s rights. Simone Veil, born Jacob, left us in June 2017 at the age of 89. After surviving deportation to Auschwitz, she went on to become one of the most important actors in Europe’s building. Her deportation registration number appears on her collar. The background depicts the European Parliament on which her name, key dates, indication of the country ‘RF’, year of issuance ‘2018’ and the mintmarks are inscribed. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[279] |  Portugal | 250 years since the foundation of Ajuda Botanical Garden | 520,000 coins  | 25 July 2018
Description: The design shows a very old Dracaena tree that is in the Ajuda Botanical Garden premises and is a symbol of the garden. At the top of the design, from left to right, in semi-circle, there is the inscription ‘250 ANOS JARDIM BOTÂNICO DA AJUDA’. At the bottom, from left to right, in semi-circle, there is the isncription ‘PORTUGAL 2018’. Right underneath the image of the trees, at the left side, there are the initials of the artist ‘J. FAZENDA’ and at the right side the mintmark ‘INCM’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[280] |  Luxembourg | 175 years since the death of Grand Duke William I | 311,000 coins  | 26 August 2018
Description: The design shows on the right hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the left and on the left hand the effigy of HRH the Grand Duke Guillaume Ist. Between both effigies are depicted vertically the year-dates ‘1772-1843’ as well as the name ‘Guillaume Ier’. At the bottom appears the text ‘LUXEMBOURG’ and the year-date ‘2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[281] |  San Marino | 420 years since the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini | 63,100 coins  | 20 September 2018
Description: The centre of the coin features a detail from Bernini’s sculpture ‘Bust of Costanza Bonarelli’, and the dates ‘1598-2018’; at the edge, on the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, on the right the inscription ‘BERNINI’, the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome and the initials of the artist Annalisa Masini ‘A.M.’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[282] |  Belgium | 50 years since the launch of European satellite ESRO 2B | 257,500 coins  | 20 September 2018
Description: The design shows the ESRO 2B satellite, the first successful satellite of the European Space Research Organization and launched in May 1968, circling around planet Earth. The mintmark of Utrecht (the Mercury’s wand) 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 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.

[283] |  Latvia | Zemgale
Fourth of the Latvian Historical Regions series | 507,000 coins  | 26 September 2018
Description: The design shows the coat of arms of the region of Zemgale. At the top, the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and at the bottom the inscription ‘ZEMGALE’. At the right hand side, the year of issuance ‘2018’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[284] |  Vatican City | 50 years since the death of Padre Pio | 94,000 coins  | 4 October 2018
Description: The design features the right profile of a portrait of Padre Pio. At the top, from left to right, in semi-circle is the inscription of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘Padre Pio’ and at its right the mint mark ‘R’. At the left hand of the design is the year ‘1968’ and at the right is the year of issuance ‘2018’. At the bottom left is the name of the artist ‘P.DANIELE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[285] |  Finland | Finnish Sauna culture  | 1 million coins  | 22 October 2018
Description: The design shows a Finnish landscape with a typical Finnish lakeside sauna placed in the centre. The year of issuance ‘2018’ is placed at the centre bottom. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ is at the centre left and the mint mark at the centre right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[286] |  Greece | 70th anniversary of the union of the Dodecanese with Greece  | 750,000 coins  | 25 October 2018
Description: The design features in the central part a rose, the canting badge of Rhodes, inspired from a coin minted by the ancient city of Rhodes, one of the most characteristic coins of the Dodecanese, with stylised waves fanning out from the centre. Inscribed along the inner edge is the wording ‘1948-2018 THE UNION OF THE DODECANESE WITH GREECE’ and ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ (in Greek). Also visible at left is a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek mint) and, at right, the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[287] |  Greece | 75 years since the death of Kostis Palamas | 750,000 coins  | 25 October 2018
Description: The design features a portrait of the Greek poet Kostis Palamas (1859-1943). Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’ and the name ‘KOSTIS PALAMAS’ (in Greek). Also inscribed is a palmette (the mintmark of the Greek Mint) and the year of issuance ‘2018’. Visible at the lower right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[288] |  Malta | Cultural heritage
Third of the From Children in Solidarity series  | 320,000 coins  | 7 November 2018
Description: The design was created by a school student and depicts a variety of themes intrinsic to Maltese heritage including: an allusion to the prehistoric temples, which are the world’s oldest free-standing structures, a church dome and spire, which is a characteristic feature of the Maltese town and village skyline and a representation of a traditional Maltese boat carrying a Maltese flag. The name of the issuing country ‘Malta’ is at the top of the inner circle of the coin and the year ‘2018’ at the bottom. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[289] |  Andorra | 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights | 75,000 coins  | 26 November 2018
Description: The design of the coin depicts seven staircases (representing the seven parishes or administrative divisions of Andorra) in the shape of mountains that lead to the valley, where there is the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year of issue ‘2018’. These staircases are, at the same time, the branches of a tree symbolizing humankind, of which Andorra is an integral part. 30 leaves come out of the branches of this tree representing the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Catalan inscription ‘70 ANYS DE LA DECLARACIÓ UNIVERSAL DELS DRETS HUMANS’ (70 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights) surrounds the design, strengthening this commemorative event. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[290] |  Luxembourg | 100th anniversary of Grand Duchess Charlotte's accession to the throne  | 306,000 coins  | 27 December 2018
Description: The design shows on the left hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, and on the right hand the effigy of the Grand Duchess Charlotte. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2019’. At the top, in semi-circle around the effigies is the inscription ‘Centenaire de l’accession au trône de la Grande-Duchesse Charlotte’ (Centenary of the accession to the throne of Grand Duchess Charlotte). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[291] |  Ireland | Centenary of the first sitting of Dáil Éireann | 1 million coins  | 21 January 2019
Description: The design depicts the first sitting of Dáil Éireann in the Round Room. The large Round Room of the Mansion House arcs above the vast congregation of the nation’s first elected Dáil. The words ‘An Chéad Dáil’, at the centre of the design, together with the year ‘1919’ at the top, are inscribed in a traditional uncial font. At the bottom are inscribed the name of the country and the year of issuance ‘ÉIRE 2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[292] |  Belgium | 450 years since the death of Pieter Bruegel the Elder | 155,000 coins  | 24 January 2019
Description: The inner part of the piece depicts the portrait of the famous Belgian artist Pieter Bruegel the Elder, together with a painting on an easel. Above this, you can find the name P. Bruegel, the years 1569, with a subtle obelisk referring to the year of death, and 2019, the year of issuance. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the left together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele, the country code BE. The initials LL referring to the designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx, are located on the right. Finally, around the edge of the inner part small dots form a circle. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[293] |  Italy | 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci | 3 million coins  | 25 January 2019
Description: The design shows a detail of the painting ‘Dama con l'ermellino’ (Lady with an Ermine) by Leonardo da Vinci (Czartoryski Museum in Krakow). On the left, the inscription ‘Leonardo’, the initials of the author Maria Angela Cassol ‘MAC’ and the logo ‘RI’ acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, ‘R’, mintmark of the Mint of Rome and the dates ‘1519-2019’, respectively the year of Leonardo’s death and the year of the coin issuance. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[294] |  Germany | 70 years since the constitution of the Federal Council
The Bundesländer I series was interrupted in 2019 and this coin was issued instead.  | 30,507,300 coins  | 29 January 2019
Description: The design shows a highly detailed and finely sculpted rendering of the Bundesrat building. 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 ‘2019’. The lower half of the coin’s inner section contains the inscription ‘BUNDESRAT’ and Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[295] |  Spain | Old town of Ávila with its extra-muros churches
Tenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 500,000 coins  | 1 February 2019
Description: The city of Avila has preserved the auterity and purity of the mediaeval style, surrounded by the most complete walls of Spain. The design reproduces at the centre a detail of the Avila wall. At the top side circular ascending the word ‘ESPANA’, the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the mint mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[296] |  Andorra | 2019 FIS Alpine Ski World Cup final  | 60,000 coins  | 11 March 2019
Description: The 2019 Ski World Cup Finals will be held in the Principality of Andorra from 11 to 17 March 2019. With this event, the Principality of Andorra will host one of the most important alpine skiing competition in the world. For the Principality of Andorra, it will be the most prestigious winter sport event that has ever been held in the country, and will be a turning point in the country’s trajectory as a sport destination. The design of the coin shows in the foreground a skier sliding down a slope. In the background, four curved lines, from the official logo of these Ski World Cup Finals, represent the slopes where the competition will take place. Some snowflakes complete the design together with the inscription ‘FINALS DE LA COPA DEL MÓN D’ESQUÍ ANDORRA 2019’ (Andorra 2019 Ski World Cup Finals). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[297] |  San Marino | 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci | 54,150 coins  | 4 April 2019
Description: The centre of the coin depicts an angel painted by Leonardo da Vinci in ‘The Baptism of Christ’; at the edge, on the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, on the right the inscription ‘1519 Leonardo 2019’; on the left are the initials of the artist Uliana Pernazza ‘UP’ and on the bottom right, the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[298] |  Slovakia | 100 years since the death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik | 1 million coins  | 25 April 2019
Description: The design features a portrait of Milan Rastislav Štefánik. To the left of the portrait are the dates of Štefánik’s birth ‘1880’ and death ‘1919’, one above the other. At the left side of the inner part of the coin, in semi-circle, are the name ‘MILAN RASTISLAV ŠTEFÁNIK’ and the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. The year of issuance ‘2019’ is between the portrait and the right side. Below the year are the stylised letters ‘PV’, the initials of the designer, Peter Valach, and below them is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[299] |  Vatican City | 90th anniversary of the Foundation of the Vatican City State | 79,000 coins  | 7 May 2019
Description: The design features a portrait of Pope Pius XI (Sovereign of the State in 1929) and the Lateran in Rome. At the top, from left to right, in semi-circle is the inscription of the issuing country ‘STATO DELLA CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom are the years ‘1929’ and ‘2019’ and underneath the name of the artist ‘FUSCO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[300] |  Portugal | 500 years since the circumnavigation of Magellan | 770,000 coins  | 8 May 2019
Description: The Spanish expedition to the East Indies began in 1519 and ended in 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth. The design depicts the effigy of Fernão De Magalhães. At the right side, in semicircle, is the inscription ‘CIRCUM NAVEGAÇÃO’ (circumnavigation) and underneath the inscription ‘1519 FERNÃO DE MAGALHÃES’. At the left side, in semicircle, is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[301] |  Belgium | 25 years since the creation of the European Monetary Institute | 155,000 coins  | 9 May 2019
Description: The inner part of the piece depicts the portrait Alexandre Lamfalussy, the first president of the EMI, on the right with his name below. On the left-hand side, the abbreviation EMI stands central with the year 1994 above, referring to date of the establishment of the Institute and the designation of Lamfalussy as its first president. Below ‘EMI’, several coins are depicted falling on each other with the inscription €, ‘ECU’ and ‘BEF’ from top to bottom. Given the fact that this is a Belgian issuance, we have chosen for ‘BEF’, the abbreviation of our former national currency. The purpose of this representation is to symbolise the transition of the national currencies to an European single currency, the euro as the EMI’s main focus was on establishing the European System of Central Banks, including the ECB and the new currency On the upper part of the left side of the coin is an inscription ‘European Monetary Institute’. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff is located on the left with the Belgian mint director mintmark, the coat of arms of the municipality Herzele. The country code BE and the year mark 2019 are located on the bottom. The initials LL referring to the designer of the coin, Mr Luc Luycx, are inscribed on the right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[302] |  Malta | Ta' Ħaġrat Temples
Fourth of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 335,000 coins  | 13 May 2019
Description: The design features Ta’ Haġrat, a prehistoric temple located in Mġarr, a small village in the northwest of Malta. The temple consists of two structures the largest of which dates to around 3 600-3 200 BC. This temple has a monumental doorway, which is its most distinctive characteristic. The inscription ‘TA’HAĠRAT TEMPLES 3600-3000 BC’ appears at the top of the design. At the bottom are the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[303] |  Estonia | 150th anniversary of the first Estonian Song Festival | 1 million coins  | 29 May 2019
Description: The design is inspired by the Song Celebration procession, which moves like the waves on the sea with cheers of pride and joy and a panoply of national dress. The design unites music, national costumes, and the various sites of the great and powerful Song Celebration of the nation by the sea. The design also features the first notes of the Estonian national anthem and, at the bottom, the words ‘Laulupidu 150’ (Song Celebration 150). At the top is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and underneath the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[304] |  Portugal | 600 years since the discovery of Madeira and Porto Santo | 770,000 coins  | 6 June 2019
Description: The event, known as the first Portuguese territorial discovery, marked a historic milestone in the consolidation of Portugal as a maritime power and gave rise to the Portuguese Age of Discoveries (1418-1522). The design depicts the Madeira Archipelago and the island of Porto Santo. In semicircle are the inscriptions ‘600 anos do Descobrimento da Madeira e de Porto Santo’ and ‘PORTUGAL 2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[305] |  France | 60 years since the creation of Asterix | 310,000 coins  | 7 June 2019
Description: For 60 years, Asterix has been a true icon of the French culture. Created in 1959 by scenarist René Goscinny and cartoonist Albert Uderzo, this character embodies the Frenchman with his smartness and sharpness through the Gallic identity. Apart from its artistic line, depicting contemporary society with humour has brought Asterix a great international fame for many years. Since its inception, it has been translated into all the languages of the European Union meeting a huge success. The reputation of Asterix is for example as strong in Germany as in France. It has also been very well established in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Scandinavia for many years. Beyond the French icon, Asterix has become a true figure of the European 9th art. The design represents Asterix in profile wearing his famous winged helmet. He is surrounded by laurels and Roman inscriptions referring to his 60 years. At the top is the inscription ‘ASTERIX’ and underneath the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ (standing for République Française). The year of issuance ‘2019’ is inscribed at the bottom, together with the French mintmark and mintmaster mark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[306] |  Lithuania | Sutartinės, Lithuanian songs  | 500,000 coins  | 10 July 2019
Description: The design features linear motifs, symbolising polyphonic melodies of the unique Lithuanian heritage — folk songs sutartinės. The lines are widening and narrowing again, spinning into a swirl decorated with various miniature geometric and nature figures. The inscription of the issuing country ‘LIETUVA’, as well as the inscription ‘SUTARTINĖS’ (Lithuanian multipart songs) and the year of issuance ‘2019’ are depicted in semicircle. The mark of the Lithuanian Mint is featured as well. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[307] |  Greece | 100 years since the birth of Manolis Andronikos | 750,000 coins  | 11 July 2019
Description: Manolis Andronicos (1919-1992) was one of Greece’s greatest archaeologists. His discovery of the royal tombs at Vergina in 1977 brought to light exquisite finds that attest to the splendour of ancient Macedonian civilisation. The design features a portrait of Manolis Andronicos. Inscribed along the inner edge at left is the name ‘MANOLIS ANDRONICOS 1919-1992’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[308] |  Greece | 150 years since the death of Andreas Kalvos | 750,000 coins  | 11 July 2019
Description: Born in Zante, Andreas Kalvos (1792-1869) is one the most important modern Greek poets. Combining a solid neo-classicist education with the high ideals of Romanticism and archaicising with demotic Greek, he expressed both the revolutionary ideas of his time and his personal vision. The national side of the coin features a portrait of Andreas Kalvos. Inscribed along the inner edge at the left is the name ‘ANDREAS KALVOS 1792-1869’, along with the minting year and a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint); inscribed along the inner edge at the right is the wording ‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’. Also visible at the right is the monogram of the artist (George Stamatopoulos). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
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[309] |  San Marino | 550 years since the death of Filippo Lippi | 54,150 coins  | 29 August 2019
Description: The centre of the coin features the Madonna and Child, a detail from Filippo Lippi’s ‘Madonna and Child with Two Angels’; above are the inscriptions ‘SAN MARINO’ and ‘FILIPPO LIPPI’ and on the left are the year ‘1469’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome. On the bottom left are the initials of the artist Maria Angela Cassol ‘M.A.C.’, and in the centre the year ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[310] |  Lithuania | Samogitia
First of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series | 500,000 coins  | 10 September 2019
Description: The design features a bear standing on its hind legs, with a chain collar on the neck. It has been depicted on the coat of arms of Samogitia since the 16th century. The bear is situated against a shield topped with a crown, which is held by an armoured soldier (a symbol of courage, sacrifice and patriotism) and a goddess with an anchor (a symbol of hope). Below is a Latin inscription ‘PATRIA UNA’ (one fatherland). The design is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (Lithuania) and ‘ŽEMAITIJA’ (Samogitia), the year of issuance ‘2019’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[311] |  Monaco | 200th anniversary of Honoré's V accession to the throne  | 15,000 coins  | 12 September 2019
Description: The design shows the effigy of Prince Honoré V. At the left is the inscription ‘HONORÉ V’ and at the right the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘1819 — Avènement — 2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[312] |  Latvia | Coat of arms of Latvia's rising sun  | 307,000 coins  | 17 September 2019
Description: The coin is dedicated to the history of the Coat of arms of Latvia and features the motif of a rising sun. This motif was originally part of the design proposal for the symbol of the autonomous Latvia, created by artist Ansis Cīrulis in 1917. Later on this motif emerged as one of the basic elements of the Coat of arms of Latvia. The motif of a rising sun has also been used by artist Ansis Cīrulis before, in the design of the Latvian riflemen’s badge and his other artworks. After the foundation of the Republic of Latvia in 1918 variations of the motif of a rising sun appeared in all design proposals for the Coat of arms of the new State. The Coat of arms of Latvia was officially adopted in 1921. The design shows the motif of the rising sun, with stylised letters B and L (an abbreviation from the words ‘Brīvā Latvija’ (Free Latvia)) in the centre. It also bears an inscription ‘UZLECOŠĀ SAULE’ (The rising sun), the name of the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[313] |  Luxembourg | 100 years of Universal Suffrage in Luxembourg  | 308,500 coins  | 19 September 2019
Description: The design shows on the left hand the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, and on the right hand a ballot box where a ballot paper is being inserted by a hand. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘LUXEMBOURG’. At the top, in semi-circle form is the inscription ‘Centenaire du suffrage universel’ (Centenary of the universal franchise) and underneath the inscription ‘1919 - 2019’, the latter being the year of issuance. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[314] |  Vatican City | 25 years since the restoration of the Sistine Chapel | 84,000 coins  | 1 October 2019
Description: The design features the Last Judgment in the Sistine Chapel. At the left, in semi-circle is the inscription of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the right, in semi-circle, are the inscriptions ‘CAPPELLA SISTINA — FINE DEI RESTAURI’ and ‘1994-2019’. At the right side is the mintmark ‘R’ and at the bottom the name of the artist ‘D. LONGO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[315] |  France | 30 years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Joint issue with Germany  | 15 million coins  | 10 October 2019
Description: Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Beyond the impact on German society, it was an event with global consequences. On November 9th, 1989, this occasion marks the end of the cold war and announces an appeasement after several decades of international tensions. At the European level, it is the first step towards the reunification of one of the leading countries of the European Union. This major change was after materialised by the Moscow Treaty of which France was a signatory. The European Union welcomed then 16 million new citizens in just one year; almost the structural and economic effect of welcoming a new country! The design represents the Berlin Wall, opened in its centre, letting the doves (allegories of the international appeasement), and the jubilant crowd pass. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s symbol par excellence, is represented. The mention ‘30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall/30 Jahre Mauerfall’ is inscribed on one side of the wall. At the bottom of the design is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and at its right the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ (standing for République Française). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[316] |  Germany | 30 years since the Fall of the Berlin Wall
Joint issue with France  | 30,297,000 coins  | 10 October 2019
Description: Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Beyond the impact on German society, it was an event with global consequences. On 9 November 1989, this occasion marks the end of the cold war and announces an appeasement after several decades of international tensions. At the European level, it is the first step towards the reunification of one of the leading countries of the European Union. This major change was after materialised by the Moscow Treaty of which France was a signatory. The European Union welcomed then 16 million new citizens in just one year; almost the structural and economic effect of welcoming a new country! The design represents the Berlin Wall, opened in its centre, letting the doves (allegories of the international appeasement), and the jubilant crowd pass. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s symbol par excellence, is represented. The mention ‘30 Jahre Mauerfall’ (30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall) is inscribed on one side of the wall. At the bottom of the design is the year of issuance ‘2019’ and at its right the indication of the issuing country ‘D’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[317] |  Malta | Nature and Environment
Fourth of the From Children in Solidarity series  | 320,000 coins  | 21 October 2019
Description: The design was created by a school student and depicts a fruit tree and a stylised representation of the sun. At the bottom left is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[318] |  Finland | Constitution Act of 1919 | 500,000 coins  | 31 October 2019
Description: The design shows three circular fields that are joined together at the centre. The three fields represent the trias politica, separation of powers into three different branches: a legislative, an executive, and a judiciary power. The year of issuance ‘2019’ is placed centre left. The indication of the issuing country ‘FI’ and the mint mark are placed bottom right. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[319] |  Andorra | 600 years since the constitution of the General Council of Andorra | 60,000 coins  | 11 November 2019
Description: The design commemorates the 600th anniversary of the creation of the Consell de la Terra (Council of the Land). It was a representative body created in 1419, predecessor of the Consell General (General Council), the parliament of Andorra. The design depicts the upper part of the entry portal of Casa de la Vall (the parliament’s old seat), with the coat of arms of the country and a fragment of a window above it. Two compact groups of human faces on both sides of the design, as if they were stones of the building, mean the cohesion of Andorrans as a social community united in history, institutions and values. The inscription ‘600 ANYS DEL CONSELL DE LA TERRA’ (600 years of the Council of the Land) at the top, and the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and both year dates ‘1419’ and ‘2019’ in the middle of the number ‘600’ below complete the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[320] |  Estonia | 100 years since the foundation of the Estonian language University of Tartu | 1 million coins  | 19 November 2019
Description: The coin will mark the centenary of the University of Tartu as being established as the first Estonian language university. It was founded in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf and is one of the oldest universities in northern and eastern Europe. In 1919 it became the first Estonian language university. The design depicts a motif of the main building of the university. It also bears the inscriptions ‘RAHVUSÜLIKOOL 100’(National University 100) and ‘UNIVERSITAS TARTUENSIS’, the year ‘1632’, the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[321] |  Slovenia | 100 years since the foundation of the University of Ljubljana | 1 million coins  | 25 November 2019
Description: The University of Ljubljana’s logo is the core of the design. On the left side the University’s façade above the solid square of its logo is replaced with the inscription ‘100 LET UNIVERZE V LJUBLJANI’. The design’s background is textured in order to achieve a larger impact of the inscription with the solid square. On the lower part of the right side is the inscription ‘SLOVENIJA 2019’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[322] |  Italy | 80th anniversary of the National Firefighters Corps | 3 million coins  | 20 January 2020
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.

[323] |  Estonia | 200 years since the discovery of the Antarctic | 750,000 coins  | 27 January 2020
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.

[324] |  Germany | Brandenburg's Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam
Fifteenth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 28 January 2020
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.

[325] |  Spain | Mudéjar Architecture of Aragon
Eleventh of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 4 million coins  | 31 January 2020
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.

[326] |  France | Charles de Gaulle | 18,061,940 coins  | 31 January 2020
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.

[327] |  Estonia | 100th anniversary of the Treaty of Tartu | 1 million coins  | 1 February 2020
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.

[328] |  Luxembourg | Bicentenary of the birth of Prince Henry of Orange-Nassau | 313,500 coins  | 26 February 2020
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.

[329] |  Belgium | International Year of Plant Health | 155,000 coins[11] | 5 March 2020
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.

[330] |  San Marino | 500 years since the death of Raphael | 54,000 coins  | 5 March 2020
Description: The design reproduces the profile of the Virgin Mary, which is part of the Madonna di Casa Santi fresco. The fresco depicts the Virgin Mary holding the infant Jesus on her lap and is imbued with the delicacy of the intimacy between mother and son, a recurring theme in Raphael’s artistic works. In the top right of the coin, there is the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ and the years ‘1520’ and ‘2020’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘RAFFAELLO’, on the right the initials of the designer Annalisa Masini ‘AM’, and on the left the letter ‘R’, indicating the Mint of Rome. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[331] |  Latvia | Latgalian ceramics  | 412,000 coins  | 5 June 2020
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, ut 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.

[332] |  Italy | 150 years since the birth of Maria Montessori | 3 million coins  | 9 June 2020
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.

[333] |  Vatican City | 100 years since the birth of Pope John Paul II | 74,000 coins  | 23 June 2020
Description: The design features Pope John Paul II, the home where He was born and the Basilica near His home in Wadowice, Poland. At the top left, in semi-circle is the inscription ‘PAPA GIOVANNI PAOLO II’. At the right are the years ‘1920 2020’, and the mintmark ‘R’. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’. Under the image of the Basilica are the artist’s name ‘G. TITOTTO’ and the engraver’s initials ‘M.A.C. INC’ (Maria Angela Cassol, engraver). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[334] |  Greece | 25th Centenary of the Battle of Thermopylae | 750,000 coins  | 30 June 2020
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). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[335] |  Greece | 100th anniversary of the union of Thrace with Greece  | 743,000 coins  | 16 July 2020
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 coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[336] |  Malta | Skorba Temples
Fifth of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 180,000 coins  | 24 July 2020
Description: The design features Skorba, a prehistoric temple located near the hamlet of Zebbiegh, in the northwest of Malta. The complex consists of two temples built side by side. These were built on a much older settlement remains of which were discovered outside the temple complex. Skorba lacks the monumentality of the other temples on the Maltese islands. Nevertheless, the site is of utmost importance having enabled archaeologists to set Malta’s prehistoric cultural sequence and establish that the islands were first inhabited at around 5 000 BC. The inscription ‘SKORBA TEMPLES 3600-2500 BC’ appears at the top of the design. At the bottom are the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and the year of issuance ‘2020’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[337] |  Finland | 100 years since the foundation of the University of Turku | 800,000 coins  | 18 August 2020
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.

[338] |  San Marino | 250 years since the death of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo | 54,000 coins  | 27 August 2020
Description: The left part of the coin features the bust of an angel, a detail from Tiepolo’s painting ‘Angel Succouring Hagar’, which hangs in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, and the initials of the designer Claudia Momoni ‘C.M.’. Above is the inscription ‘TIEPOLO’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right are the dates 1770 and 2020 and the inscription ‘San Marino’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[339] |  Portugal | 730 years since the foundation of the University of Coimbra | 360,000 coins  | 1 September 2020
Description: The design depicts the tower of University of Coimbra and a visual composition of triangles representing the roofs of the university of Coimbra, the highest is of the Joanina Library within the lettering ‘UNIVERSIDADE DE COIMBRA 730 ANOS PORTUGAL 2020’ (English – UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA 730 YEARS PORTUGAL 2020). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[340] |  Lithuania | Aukštaitija
Second of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series | 500,000 coins  | 16 September 2020
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.

[341] |  Portugal | 75 years since the formation of the United Nations | 510,000 coins  | 7 October 2020
Description: The design depicts the UN logo. At the top is the year of issuance ‘2020’, the name of the issuing country ‘PORTUGAL’ and the inscription ‘UN 75 YEARS’. Under the words ‘UN’ and ‘YEARS’ is their translation in Portuguese ‘ONU’ and ‘ANOS’. At the left side is the name of the mint ‘CASA DA MOEDA’ and at the right side is the engraver’s name ‘ANDRÉ LETRIA’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[342] |  Germany | 50 years since the Kniefall von Warschau | 30 million coins  | 8 October 2020
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. The 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.

[343] |  Belgium | Jan van Eyck | 155,000 coins[11] | 15 October 2020
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.

[344] |  Vatican City | 500 years since the death of Raphael | 76,000 coins  | 16 October 2020
Description: The design features a portrait of Raphael and two angels. At the right, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘RAFFAELLO SANZIO’. Above the image of the two angels are the years ‘1520’ and ‘2020’ and underneath it is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom is the mintmark ‘R’ and the artist’s name ‘D. LONGO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[345] |  Monaco | 300 years since the birth of Honoré III | 15,000 coins  | 20 October 2020
Description: The design shows the effigy of Prince Honoré III. At the left is the inscription ‘HONORÉ III’ and at the right the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘1720 – Naissance – 2020’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[346] |  France | Medical Research  | 310,000 coins  | 27 October 2020
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.

[347] |  Lithuania | Hill of Crosses | 500,000 coins  | 4 November 2020
Description: The design depicts the Hill of Crosses: fragments of wooden and forged crosses, symbolising Lithuanian cross-crafting and folk culture. 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 coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[348] |  Slovakia | 20 years of Slovakian membership in the OECD | 1 million coins  | 11 November 2020
Description: The upper right half of the national side design depicts a representation of the concept of digital humanism: printed circuits in the shape of a human brain, in the centre of which is a circle representing a microprocessor. The Slovak coat of arms is placed next to the lower right edge. Inscribed inside a square outline that partly overlaps the main image are the words ‘20. VÝROČIE’ and ‘VSTUP SR DO OECD’ (the 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s accession to the OECD). Below the square is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ and the year of issuance ‘2020’, one above the other. Between the square and the left edge of the design is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Below the mint mark are the stylised letters ‘PV’ referring to the designer Peter Valach. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[349] |  Finland | 100 years since the birth of Väinö Linna | 700,000 coins  | 16 November 2020
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.

[350] |  Andorra | 27th Ibero-American Summit in Andorra  | 73,500 coins  | 9 December 2020
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.

[351] |  Andorra | 50 years since Andorra's introduction of women's suffrage | 60,000 coins  | 9 December 2020
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.

[352] |  Malta | Children's games
Fifth of the From Children in Solidarity series  | 220,000 coins  | 14 December 2020
Description: The design depicts a melange of traditional games popular with Maltese children. These include marbles, spinning tops and traditional kite-making and flying. Depicted is also a Maltese version of hop-scotch which is known locally as ‘passju’. Three bees flying in a circle allude to a popular chant sung by Maltese children during play. Included in the design is the name of the issuing country, ‘Malta’, and the year of issue, ‘2020’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[353] |  Cyprus | 30 years since the foundation of the Cyprus Institute of Neurology and Genetics | 412,000 coins  | 14 December 2020
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 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.

[354] |  Slovenia | 500 years since the birth of Adam Bohorič | 1 million coins  | 23 December 2020
Description: The design has at its core a multilingual slogan from the cover of Bohorič’s Latin – Slovenian grammar titled “Proste zimske urice”. The slogan in Slovenian, written in bohoričica (the type of writing named after Adam Bohorič), which is easily recognizable due to the use of a typical letter f, is positioned in the lower half of the coin’s core. Behind is the Slovenian slogan in Latin – presenting Bohorič’s contribution to the international academic sphere. At the top of the design, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘ADAM BOHORIČ1520 / SLOVENIJA 2020’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[355] |  Luxembourg | Birth of Prince Charles of Luxembourg | 331,000 coins  | 24 December 2020
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.

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[356] |  Portugal | Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the European Union | 510,000 coins  | 4 January 2021
Description: The design depicts the representation of the link between the capital of Portugal and the others European capitals and thereby draw a map, within the lettering ‘PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UNIÃO EUROPEIA PORTUGAL 2021’ (English – PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION PORTUGAL 2021). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[357] |  Latvia | 100th anniversary of the de jure recognition of the Republic of Latvia  | 412,000 coins  | 20 January 2021
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.

[358] |  Germany | Saxony-Anhalt's Cathedral of Magdeburg
Sixteenth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 26 January 2021
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 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.

[359] |  Italy | 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Rome as the capital of Italy  | 3 million coins  | 26 January 2021
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.

[360] |  San Marino | 450 years since the birth of Caravaggio | 54,000 coins  | 1 March 2021
Description: The design depicts the penitent Magdalene, detail of the homonymous work by Caravaggio, kept at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome. At the top left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, and underneath are the dates ‘1571-2021’. At the left are the initials of the author Silvia Petrassi, ‘SP’. At the top right are the inscription ‘CARAVAGGIO’ and the mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[361] |  Spain | Historic city of Toledo
Twelfth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 4 million coins  | 10 March 2021
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.

[362] |  France | 75 years since the foundation of UNICEF | 7.5 million coins  | 18 March 2021
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.

[363] |  Finland | Journalism and Open Communication in Support of Finnish Democracy  | 800,000 coins  | 14 April 2021
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.

[364] |  Luxembourg | 100 years since the birth of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg | 332,500 coins  | 19 April 2021
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.

[365] |  Luxembourg | 40 years since the wedding of Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg | 327,500 coins  | 19 April 2021
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.

[366] |  Greece | 200 years since the Greek Revolution | 1.5 million coins  | 22 April 2021
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 YEARS SINCE THE GREEK REVOLUTION’ and ‘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.

[367] |  Portugal | Participation in Tokyo Summer Olympics | 510,000 coins  | 18 May 2021
Description: The design depicts the Portuguese Olympic Committee symbols. The design had earned the Council’s approval in 2020 as it was initially intended to be issued in mid-2020. However, Casa da Moeda and the Olympic Committee have agreed to postpone its issuance in accordance to the Games new calendar from July 23 to August 8, 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic. For that reason a few design details on the lettering have been updated, specifically the abbreviated two-digit format for the year 2020 (by using an apostrophe: ‘Tóquio’20’) followed by the year of issuance 2021, and finally the author’s name that appears next to the Mintmark. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[368] |  Lithuania | Žuvintas biosphere reserve  | 500,000 coins  | 19 May 2021
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.

[369] |  Estonia | Fenno-Ugria  | 1 million coins  | 16 June 2021
Description: The national side of the coin depicts a design based on the cave drawings of Lake Äänisjärv. The symbols for the hunter, the elk, the water bird and the sun form the symbolic circle of life for the Finno-Ugric peoples. The central figure is a water bird, as they are represented in the art and folklore of all Finno-Ugric peoples. On the top right, in semi-circle, are the name of the country ‘EESTI’ followed by the year ‘2021’. At the bottom left is the inscription ‘FENNO-UGRIA’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[370] |  Italy | Healthcare professionals  | 3 million coins  | 22 June 2021
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.

[371] |  Vatican City | 450 years since the birth of Caravaggio | 86,300 coins  | 25 June 2021
Description: The design features a boy with a basket of fruits, painted by Caravaggio. At the top, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTA’ DEL VATICANO’. At the left is the mintmark ‘R’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘CARAVAGGIO’ and underneath are the years ‘1571-2021’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist Chiara Principe, ‘CP’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[372] |  Belgium | 100 years since the signing of the Belgium–Luxembourg Economic Union | 155,000 coins  | 7 July 2021
Description: It was a customs union and a currency union with the aim of strengthening cooperation and integration between the two countries. The union started with a first period of 50 years that was signed on 25 July 1921. Several new protocols were subsequently signed since the start of the BLEU in order to maintain it for a longer period of time. The latest protocol was signed between the two countries on 18 December 2002. 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.

[373] |  Malta | Heroes of the pandemic | 72,500 coins  | 2 August 2021
Description: The design is created by Maria Anna Frisone and depicts two medical professional bracing themselves up to face the unknown. It is meant to extoll the services of these selfless individuals who have been on the forefront of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘HEROES OF THE PANDEMIC’. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘MALTA – 2021’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[374] |  Finland | 100th anniversary of self-government in Åland | 800,000 coins  | 13 August 2021
Description: The theme of the coin is the archipelago landscape composed of embossed forms. The lower half of the design has a seaway with nautical signs, the bow of a boat and a hand holding a compass. The horizontal midline of the design has a sea horizon. The upper half of the design has sky and clouds. At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘AUTONOMY OF THE ÅLAND ISLANDS FOR 100 YEARS’ in Finnish. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘AUTONOMY OF THE ÅLAND ISLANDS FOR 100 YEARS’ in Swedish. At the centre there are two diamond shaped highlights between the texts, one at the left and the other at the right. Above the diamonds, at the right side is the inscription ‘2021 FI’ and at the left side the mintmark of the Mint of Finland. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[375] |  San Marino | 550 years since the birth of Albrecht Dürer | 54,000 coins  | 27 August 2021
Description: The design depicts the Virgin Mary with Baby Jesus, detail of the painting ‘Madonna with Child’ by Albrecht Dürer, kept in the Uffizi Galleries (Florence). At the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ and the mintmark ‘R’. At the top right is the monogram ‘AD’ with the initials of Albrecht Dürer and at the right is the inscription ‘DÜRER’. At the bottom are the initials of the author Valerio De Seta, ‘VdS’, and the dates ‘1471-2021’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[376] |  Lithuania | Dzūkija
Third of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series | 500,000 coins  | 9 September 2021
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.

[377] |  France | Racing Marianne
First of the 2024 Summer Olympics series | 510,000 coins  | 21 September 2021
Description: Since 1896, date of their ‘creation’ by Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic Games of the modern era have been an unprecedented human gathering that has never ceased except during world conflicts. After passing through Brazil and Japan in the last two editions, the Summer Olympics are returning to Europe and this event with strong international resonance takes over the city of Paris a century after the games of 1924. On the occasion of the countdown to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, Monnaie de Paris wishes to celebrate the road to the games through a mix of Paris and the French numismatic heritage. The intensity thus gradually rises during the years preceding the event. The design represents Marianne, national figure and icon of French numismatics, running in an ‘old’ way in reference to the Olympic Games of the Ancient Era. Its silhouette blends with the Eiffel Tower, a key element of Parisian heritage, to form a common axis with the Iron Lady. In the background, an athletics track in which the emblem of Paris 2024 is inserted on the left side, is depicted. The year date, the mention RF and the mintmarks are inserted under the arch of the tower. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[378] |  Monaco | 10 years since the wedding of Albert II, Prince of Monaco and Charlene, Princess of Monaco | 15,000 coins  | 6 October 2021
Description: The design shows the profile portraits of Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene. At the top, the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ appears. At the bottom, appears in a semi-circle the inscription ‘2011 MARIAGE PRINCIER 2021’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[379] |  Estonia | Wolf, the national mammal of Estonia
First of the Estonian National Symbols series | 1 million coins  | 20 October 2021
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.

[380] |  Slovenia | 200 years since the foundation of the provincial museum of Carniola | 1 million coins  | 25 October 2021
Description: The design was inspired by the belts from Vače Situla – one of the finest artefacts of situla art. These belts are a graphical symbol for layering history that the museum keeps for future generations. The design displays layers of the museum’s history with different names through its 200-year long history. The names are displayed in belts as they would have been if written on Vače Situla. The design includes the name of the country ‘SLOVENIJA’ and the year of issuance ‘2021’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[381] |  Malta | Tarxien Temples
Sixth of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 181,000 coins  | 26 October 2021
Description: The design depicts a detail of the prehistoric structure. At the top is the inscription ‘TARXIEN TEMPLES 3600-2500 BC’. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and underneath it is the year of issuance ‘2021’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[382] |  Vatican City | 700 years since the death of Dante Alighieri | 86,300 coins  | 26 October 2021
Description: The design features a portrait of Dante and Palazzo Vecchio in Florence. At the top right, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘Dante’ and underneath are the years ‘1321-2021’ and the name of the artist ‘P. DANIELE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[383] |  Belgium | 500 years since the issuance of the Carolus guilder  | 155,250 coins  | 27 October 2021
Description: The most famous coin is the Golden Carolus Guilder. Charles V’s pursuit of uniformity and centralization was also expressed in this series of coins. Almost 500 years after Charles V introduced his silver Carolus guilder, he was depicted on some ECU coins. The ECU, standing for European Currency Unit, was the forerunner of the euro. 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.

[384] |  Slovakia | 100 years since the birth of Alexander Dubček | 1 million coins  | 26 November 2021
Description: The design depicts a left-profile portrait of Alexander Dubček. Inscribed along the left edge of the coin’s inner circle is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. Overlying the lower part of the portrait is the name ‘Alexander Dubček’, first name above surname, and below it are the dates of his birth ‘1921’ and death ‘1992’, one above the other. At the right edge is the year of issuance ‘2021’, and below it is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Next to the bottom right edge are the stylised initials ‘BR’, referring to the national side’s designer Branislav Ronai. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[385] |  Andorra | 100 years since the coronation of Our Lady of Meritxell | 73,750 coins  | 15 December 2021
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.

[386] |  Andorra | Let's take care of our elderly | 70,000 coins  | 15 December 2021
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 SARS-CoV-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.

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[387] |  France | 90th anniversary of President Jacques Chirac’s birth  | 9 million coins  | 25 January 2022
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.

[388] |  Germany | Thuringia's Wartburg Castle in Eisenach
Seventeenth of the Bundesländer I series | 30 million coins  | 25 January 2022
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 year ‘2022’ on the left. The artist: Olaf Stoy (Rabenau). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[389] |  Finland | 100th anniversary of the Finnish National Ballet | 400,000 coins  | 11 February 2022
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.

[390] |  Slovenia | 150 years since the birth of Jože Plečnik | 1 million coins  | 2 March 2022
Description: The design shows a detail of the grand window of the National and University library’s reading room with a pillar in front of it. It is supplemented with a composition of letters A R H. P L E Č N I K. These letters are built into the window in exact order and can be metaphorically read as the architect’s signature, which is actually exhibited in his own work. The letters are inserted into deepened window openings and can be understood (in the language of architect Plečnik) as spatial architectural interventions, as emphases, inserted into façade or as geometrically designed objects. The whole composition displays an idea of space that reflects the wealth of the architect’s ideas. It is centred around the main pillar, which has a role to mark the coin’s space and set the ratio outside – inside or front – back, one of Plečnik’s common gestures when designing space. With that, the composition becomes a spatial miniature, space within space, multi-layered and mystical. At the bottom, the inscription “JOŽE PLEČNIK«. At the left, vertically, the year ‘1872’. At the right, vertically, the country of issuance ‘SLOVENIJA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2022’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[391] |  Estonia | 150 years since the founding of the Society of Estonian Literati | 1 million coins  | 9 March 2022
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.

[392] |  Spain | 500 years since the completion of the first circumnavigation | 1 million coins  | 23 March 2022
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.

[393] |  Spain | Garajonay National Park (La Gomera)
Thirteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 1 million coins  | 23 March 2022
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.

[394] |  Portugal | 100th anniversary since the first southern transatlantic crossing by plane  | 1 million coins  | 30 March 2022
Description: This crossing was achieved by using only internal means of navigation: a modified sextant and a course corrector. The design shows the representation of one of the three Fairey III biplanes that were used to accomplish the flight between Lisboa and Rio de Janeiro. The edge inscription reads ‘TRAVESSIA DO ATLÂNTICO SUL’ (English – CROSSING OF THE SOUTH ATLANTIC). Below the plane, the inscription ‘PORTUGAL 1922-2022’. The Mintmark will be ‘CASA DA MOEDA’, the Portuguese name of the Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[395] |  Italy | 170th anniversary of the foundation of the Polizia di Stato | 3 million coins  | 6 April 2022
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.

[396] |  Latvia | 100th anniversary of the Bank of Latvia. Financial literacy | 408,000 coins  | 12 April 2022
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.

[397] |  Lithuania | 100 years of basketball in Lithuania | 750,000 coins  | 21 April 2022
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.

[398] |  San Marino | 530 years since the death of Piero della Francesca | 55,000 coins  | 28 April 2022
Description: In the centre is the profile of Federico da Montefeltro, detail of the painting ‘Diptych of the Dukes of Urbino’ by Piero della Francesca, kept in the Galleries of the Uffizi (Florence). At the left side in semi-circle is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’. At the right side in semi-circle is the inscription ‘PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA’, the years 1492 e 2022, the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome and the initials of author Claudia Momoni, ‘C.M.’ The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[399] |  Belgium | The healthcare sector in recognition of the exceptional commitment during the Covid-19 pandemic | 155,000 coins  | 11 May 2022
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.

[400] |  Italy | 30th anniversary of the death of Giovanni Falcone and Paolo Borsellino | 3 million coins  | 17 May 2022
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.

[401] |  Luxembourg | 50 years since the Flag of Luxembourg | 320,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
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.

[402] |  Greece | 200 years since the first Greek Constitution | 750,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Description: he 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.

[403] |  Luxembourg | 10 years since the wedding of Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stéphanie | 320,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
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.

[404] |  Estonia | Glory to Ukraine | 40,000 coins  | 8 July 2022
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.

[405] |  Vatican City | 125 years since the birth of Pope Paul VI | 78,250 coins  | 6 September 2022
Description: The design features a portrait of the Pope. At the top left, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ and at the top right is the inscription ‘PAPA PAOLO VI’. At the left of the portrait are the years ‘1897’ and ‘2022’ and underneath them is the mintmark ‘R’. At the bottom left is the name of the artist ‘D. LONGO’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[406] |  Vatican City | 25 years since the death of Mother Teresa | 78,250 coins  | 6 September 2022
Description: The design features a portrait of Mother Teresa with a child. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘MADRE TERESA DI CALCUTTA’ and at the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the right of the portrait is the mintmark ‘R’ and underneath it are the years ‘1997’ and ‘2022’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[407] |  Monaco | 100 years since the death of Albert I, Prince of Monaco | 15,000 coins  | 7 September 2022
Description: The design shows the portrait of Prince Albert I. At the left is the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ and at the right is the year of issuance ‘2022’. At the bottom is the inscription ALBERT Ier” followed by the years ‘1848-1922’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[408] |  France | Genius and the discus throw
Second of the 2024 Summer Olympics series | 260,000 coins  | 22 September 2022
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.

[409] |  Finland | Climatology in Finland  | 400,000 coins  | 30 September 2022
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.

[410] |  San Marino | 200 years since the death of Antonio Canova | 55,000 coins  | 4 October 2022
Description: The goddess Hebe is depicted in the centre of the inner ring, taken from the work of Antonio Canova, conserved at the Art gallery of the Civic Museum of San Domenico in Forlì. Around are the inscriptions ‘CANOVA’ and ‘SAN MARINO’. At the left is the year ‘1822’ and the initials of the author Antonio Vecchio, and at the right the year of issuance ‘2022’ and the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[411] |  Slovakia | 300 years since the first steam engine for pumping pit water | 1 million coins  | 5 October 2022
Description: The design depicts an atmospheric steam engine for draining water from mines, the one constructed in the mining town of Nová Baňa in 1722 as the first of its kind in continental Europe. It was designed and built by English engineer Isaac Potter, whose facsimile signature is inscribed sideways, on two lines, in the lower left part of the design. On the right side of the engine, again written sideways, are the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ and, to its right, the years ‘1722’ and ‘2022’ separated by a medial dot. Next to the left edge of the coin’s inner section, positioned one above the other, are the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies, and the stylised initials of the national side designer, Peter Valach. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[412] |  Malta | Hypogeum of Ħal-Saflieni
Seventh of the Maltese Prehistoric Sites series  | 180,000 coins  | 17 November 2022
Description: The design shows a detail of the prehistoric site. At the top left is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2022’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘ĦAL – SAFLIENI HYPOGEUM’ and underneath the inscription ‘4 000 – 2 500 BC’. At the bottom right are the initials of the creator of the design Noel Galea Bason ‘NGB’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[413] |  Malta | United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security  | 53,000 coins  | 17 November 2022
Description: The design shows three female faces. From the top left to the bottom left are the inscriptions ‘WOMEN’, ‘PEACE’, ‘SECURITY’, the year of issuance ‘2022’ and the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’. At the centre, underneath the faces, are the inscriptions ‘UNSCR’ and ‘1325’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[414] |  Lithuania | Suvalkija
Fourth of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series | 495,000 coins  | 20 December 2022
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.

[415] |  Andorra | Charlemagne | 70,000 coins  | 16 January 2023
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.

[416] |  Andorra | Andorra–European Union relations | 70,000 coins  | 16 January 2023
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.

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[417] |  European Union | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme | 36,771,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Description: To celebrate 35 years of the Eramus programme, euro-area Finance Ministers decided that euro-area Member States would strike a 2-euro commemorative coin using a common design on the national side. The public selected the winning design by web-voting. Voters had a choice of six designs, which had been pre-selected by a professional jury following a design competition among euro area Member States, and they chose the design created by Mr Joaquin Jimenez, professional designer at the Monnaie de Paris. 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. The outer ring depicts the twelve stars of the European flag.
|  Austria | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1,060,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMM, REPUBLIK ÖSTERREICH
|  Belgium | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: BE,1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME
|  Cyprus | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 412,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, KYΠPOΣ, KIBRIS
|  Estonia | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUSE PROGRAMM, EESTI
|  Finland | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 401,500 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: FI, 1987-2022, ERASMUS OHJELMA-PROGRAMMET
|  Germany | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 20 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: D, 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME
|  Greece | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 745,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ
|  Ireland | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 500,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, ÉIRE

Note: In the inscription the country's name is in Gaelic type.

|  Italy | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 3 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: RI, 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME
|  Latvia | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 308,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMMA, LATVIJA
|  Lithuania | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 300,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMA, LIETUVA
|  Luxembourg | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 500,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, LËTZEBUERG

Note: In accordance with the national law, the coin shows an effigy of the Grand Duke as a latent image, placed at the top.

|  Netherlands | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 570,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: NL,1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMMA
|  Portugal | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 500,000 coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, PROGRAMA ERASMUS, PORTUGAL
|  Slovakia | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, SLOVENSKO
|  Slovenia | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2012, PROGRAM ERASMUS, SLOVENIJA
|  Spain | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 1 million coins  | 1 July 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME, ESPAÑA
|  France | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 3.5 million coins  | 6 July 2022
Inscription: RF, 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME
|  Malta | 35 years of the Erasmus Programme  | 82,500 coins  | 17 November 2022
Inscription: 1987-2022, ERASMUS PROGRAMME MALTA

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[418] |  France | Sower practicing pugilism
Third of the 2024 Summer Olympics series | 280,000 coins  | 10 January 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[419] |  Germany | Hamburg's Elbphilharmonie
First of the Bundesländer II series | 30 million coins  | 24 January 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[420] |  Slovakia | 100 years since the first blood transfusion in Slovakia  | 1 million coins  | 2 March 2023
Description: The design features an equilateral cross as an internationally recognised symbol of medical aid, hope and humanity. Inscribed in each arm is one of the four blood groups: A, B, 0, and AB. Incused within the cross are two more equilateral crosses, one within the other, with a drop of blood appearing at the centre of this image. Depicted around the central cross are the equally spaced lower parts of eight test tubes, each containing an incused stylised blood drop. Between each tube is a blood drop in relief. To the right of the bottom tube are the stylised initials ‘MP’, referring to the national side’s designer Mária Poldaufová; to the left is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Around most of the edge of the coin’s inner part is the inscription ‘PRVÁ TRANSFÚZIA KRVI 1923 – 2023’ (in English the words mean ‘first blood transfusion’). Along the lower part of the edge is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’, with a dot on either side separating it from the inscription. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[421] |  Lithuania | Together with Ukraine | 500,000 coins  | 16 March 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[422] |  Finland | First Finnish Nature Conservation Act  | 400,000 coins  | 21 March 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[423] |  Italy | Italy 100 Years of the Italian Air Force | 3 million coins  | 21 March 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[424] |  Spain | Old Town of Cáceres
Fourteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 1 million coins  | 28 March 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[425] |  Germany | 1275 birthday of Charlemagne | 20 million coins  | 30 March 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[426] |  Luxembourg | 25th anniversary of the admission of Grand Duke Henri as a member of the International Olympic Committee | 500,000 coins  | 24 April 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[427] |  Luxembourg | 175th Anniversary of the Chamber of Deputies and the First Constitution | 500,000 coins  | 24 April 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[428] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary of the death of Pietro Perugino | 56,000 coins  | 27 April 2023
Description: The design shows in the centre the Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus, detail of the painting ‘Madonna with Child, Saint Sebastian and Saint John the Baptist’ by Perugino, preserved in the Uffizi Galleries (Florence). At the left-hand side are the inscription ‘PERUGINO’, the dates ‘1523’ and ‘2023’ and the mintmark ‘R’. At the right- hand side is the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ and at the bottom right are the initials of the author Maria Angela Cassol, MAC. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[429] |  Estonia | Barn swallow, the national bird of Estonia
Second of the Estonian National Symbols series | 1 million coins  | 12 May 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[430] |  Italy | 150th anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni | 3 million coins  | 15 May 2023
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[431] |  Latvia | The Ukraine Sunflower | 415,000 coins  | 30 May 2023
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.

[432] |  Monaco | The centenary of the birth of Prince Rainier III | 25,000 coins  | 31 May 2023
Description: The design shows the portrait of Prince Rainier III. At the top, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘RAINIER III’ followed by the date ‘ 31 MAI 1923 ’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[433] |  Vatican City | The 5th Centenary of the death of Pietro Perugino | 82,500 coins  | 20 June 2023
Description: The design features Perugino’s portrait and a particular of the Baptism, fresco in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican. At the top right, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘PERUGINO’ and underneath it the dates ‘1523◦2023’. At the left is the mintmark ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[434] |  Belgium | The ‘year of art nouveau’, which takes place during 2023 in Belgium  | 155,000 coins  | 20 June 2023
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.

[435] |  Ireland | The 50th anniversary of Ireland’s membership of the European Union | 500,000 coins  | 22 June 2023
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.

[436] |  Greece | 100th anniversary of the birth of Maria Callas | 750,000 coins  | 27 June 2023
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.

[437] |  Spain | The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU | 1.5 million coins  | 3 July 2023
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.

[438] |  France | 2023 Rugby World Cup | 15 million coins  | 4 July 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.

[439] |  Portugal | World Youth Day 2023 | 1 million coins  | 19 July 2023
Description: The World Youth Day (WYD) was held in Lisbon in august 2023. WYD is a worldwide encounter of young people, who want to take part in a festive gathering with the Pope and with hundreds of thousands of other youths who share the same universal principles of peace, union and fraternity all around the world. The design depicts the Pilgrim Cross, a set of human-like figures of different sizes and textures displayed as in a globe. At the bottom, two hands envelop the whole in a welcoming gesture of the inclusion and universality that is implied in this gathering. On the top edge, two inscriptions read ‘JORNADA MUNDIAL DA JUVENTUDE’ (Portuguese for WORLD YOUTH DAY) and ‘LISBOA 2023’. On the bellow edge, the coat of arms of Portugal, the inscription ‘PORTUGAL’, the mintmark ‘CASA DA MOEDA’ (the name of the Portuguese Mint) and the name of the designer ‘JOÃO DUARTE’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[440] |  Finland | Social and Health Services | 400,000 coins  | 7 August 2023
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.

[441] |  San Marino | 500th anniversary of the death of Luca Signorelli | 56,000 coins  | 5 September 2023
Description: The design shows an angel in the centre, a detail from the painting ‘Il Paradiso’ by Luca Signorelli, preserved in the Chapel of San Brizio in the Cathedral of Orvieto. At the left-hand side is the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome. In semi-circle at the bottom left is the word ‘SIGNORELLI’. At the right-hand side is the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’, and at the top the years ‘1523 2023’. In the lower centre are the initials of the author Marta Bonifacio, MB. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[442] |  Malta | 225th anniversary of the French invasion of Malta | 85,500 coins  | 14 September 2023
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.

[443] |  Malta | 550th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus | 95,500 coins  | 14 September 2023
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.

[444] |  Greece | 150th anniversary the birth of Constantin Carathéodory | 750,000 coins  | 14 September 2023
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.

[445] |  Croatia | The introduction of the euro as the official currency of Croatia  | 250,000 coins  | 15 September 2023
Description: 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.

[446] |  Cyprus | The 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Central Bank of Cyprus | 412,000 coins  | 2 October 2023
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.

[447] |  Slovakia | 200 years since the start of regular stagecoaches Vienna–Bratislava | 1 million coins  | 11 October 2023
Description: The design’s symbolic depiction of the express mail coach service between Vienna and Bratislava features a horse-drawn coach in rapid motion and a centrally placed rectangular inset containing a post-horn. Inscribed below the image is the year ‘1823’, when the express mail service began operation, and below that date are the city names in Slovak, ‘VIEDEŇ’ and ‘BRATISLAVA’, one above the other. At the bottom of the coin’s inner circle is the year of issuance ‘2023’, separated from the text above by a horizontal line. The name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ is inscribed along the upper edge of the design. To the right of the coach is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Just below the mark are the stylised initials ‘MP’, referring to the national side’s designer Mária Poldaufová. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[448] |  Belgium | 75 Years of Women's Voting Rights in Belgium  | 120,000 coins  | 25 October 2023
Description: The 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.

[449] |  Vatican City | 150th anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni | 82,500 coins  | 27 October 2023
Description: The design features Manzoni’s portrait, a pen and the beginning of his masterpiece, ‘I Promessi Sposi’. At the top, from left to right, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘Alessandro Manzoni’ and underneath it the dates ‘1873◦2023’. At the left is the mintmark ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[450] |  Portugal | Peace among nations  | 1 million coins  | 15 November 2023
Description: The coin is dedicated to Peace among nations and to friendly and mutually beneficial coexistence. The search for peace must sit on a collective effort towards a common purpose. In the current highly polarized geopolitical context, this coin is aimed to help remind of the urgence to protect the priceless asset that is peace. The design radially displays the word ‘PAZ’ (PEACE) in the 16 official idioms spoken in all 20 countries of the Euro Zone as of January 2023. The inscription at the top reads ‘PORTUGAL’, followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’ at the top right; at the top left is the name of the designer ‘José S. Teixeira’ and at the left the mintmark ‘CASA DA MOEDA’, the name of the Portuguese Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[451] |  Andorra | Summer solstice fire festivals in the Pyrenees | 70,000 coins  | 27 November 2023
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 coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[452] |  Andorra | 30 years of the entry of the Principality of Andorra into the United Nations | 70,000 coins  | 27 November 2023
Description: The 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 coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[453] |  Slovenia | 150th anniversary of the birth of Josip Plemelj | 990,250 coins  | 19 December 2023
Description: The design displays parts of the equation that Josip Plemelj solved as a first person in the world. Numbers and symbols rotate on circumferences that depict planet rotation, movement in space, as well as composing individual unsolvable elements into whole. That way the design shows both fields of Josip Plemelj's work, i.e. mathematics and astronomy. The inscription ‘JOSIP PLEMELJ 1873’, the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENIJA’ and the year of issuance ‘2023’ are integrated in the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[454] |  France | Hercules practicing antique wrestling with Notre-Dame’s Chimera
Fourth of the 2024 Summer Olympics series | 510,000 coins  | 9 January 2024
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 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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[455] |  Belgium | The Belgian Presidency of the Council of the EU | 2,130,000 coins  | 15 January 2024
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.

[456] |  Luxembourg | 175th anniversary of the death of Grand Duke Guillaume II | 133,500 coins  | 29 January 2024
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. As the producing mint is not yet known, the mint marks might be adapted within the spaceholder. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[457] |  Luxembourg | 100th anniversary of the introduction of the franc coins with the Feierstëppler | 133,500 coins  | 29 January 2024
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. As the producing mint is not yet known, the mint marks might be adapted within the spaceholder. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[458] |  Germany | Königsstuhl in Jasmund National Park
Second of the Bundesländer II series | 30 million coins  | 30 January 2024
Description: The coin is dedicated to the German state (Land) of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It is the second issuance in the second series of German 2-euro commemorative coins featuring the German states, or Länder. Each year, a coin pays tribute to one of the 16 Länder by depicting a significant building or landmark. The order of the states is based on the rotating presidency of the Bundesrat, which is one of the five permanent constitutional bodies of the Federal Republic of Germany and represents the interests of the Länder. The design shows the Königsstuhl, an iconic formation of chalk cliffs and beech forest located in Jasmund National Park on the island of Rügen. The cliffs are depicted from the perspective of the shoreline, thereby highlighting the monumentality of this unique natural landmark in a particularly effective manner. The beautifully detailed image provides scale through the combined rendering of sea, birdlife and humankind. The modern typography, in harmony with the flying seagull, is skilfully integrated into the relief. The upper half of the coin’s inner circle features the inscription ‘MECKLENBURG VORPOMMERN’, the year of issue ‘2024’, Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’ and, at the upper right, the letter ‘X’ as placeholder for the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’). The initials of the artist Michael Otto (from Rodenbach, Germany) are shown in the lower half of the inner circle. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[459] |  Spain | 200th anniversary of the founding of National Police as a state security corp  | 1.5 million coins  | 2 February 2024
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[460] |  Spain | Cathedral, Alcázar and General Archive of the Indies in Seville
Fifteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series | 1.5 million coins  | 2 February 2024
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[461] |  Italy | 250th anniversary of the founding of the Financial Police corps  | 3 million coins  | 12 March 2024
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[462] |  Finland | Elections and Democracy | 400,000 coins  | 14 March 2024
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 depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[463] |  Germany | 175th anniversary of the Paulskirche Constitution | 30 million coins  | 21 March 2024
Description: The design features several thematic layers. In the foreground is a perspective depiction of St Paul’s Church with the representatives of the national constitutional assembly filing in. This overlays a rendering of the constitutional document and a quill, representing the outcome of the Frankfurt Parliament. Finally, the design is crowned by three female allegories – Unity, Justice and Freedom – and the tricolour flag of black, red and gold. The vibrant three-dimensional relief evokes the timelessness of the basic democratic principles that were put down in writing for the first time and in a foundational way in the Frankfurt Constitution. The coin’s inner ring also features the inscription ‘PAULSKIRCHENVERFASSUNG 1849’ (‘St Paul’s Church Constitution 1849’) and, at the bottom, the year of issue ‘2024’, Germany’s issuing country code ‘D’, the mint mark of the respective mint (‘A’, ‘D’, ‘F’, ‘G’ or ‘J’), and the initials of the artist, Bodo Broschat from Berlin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[464] |  Italy | Rita Levi-Montalcini | 3 million coins  | 22 April 2024
Description: The design depicts in the foreground, a half-length portrait of Rita Levi-Montalcini inspired by a Manuela Fabbri’s photography; in the background, a microscope, taken from a medal designed by Gino Levi-Montalcini, brother of the well renown scientist, whose base is horseshoe shaped, as a good luck charm for the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Medicine in the 1986. Above, the arch-shaped inscription ‘RITA LEVI-MONTALCINI’; on the left ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic and ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; below ‘2024’, the year of the coin’s issue; on the right, ‘SP’, initials of the designer Silvia Petrassi. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[465] |  Portugal | 50th Anniversary of Revolution of the Carnations on April 25, 1974  | 515,000 coins  | 22 April 2024
Description: The 25th of April 1974 is the date of the revolution that marked the establishment of the democratic rule in Portugal and the beginning of a journey of profound economic, social and cultural transformations that led to the Europeanization of the country. At the centre of the design, a carnation symbolizes the revolution, surrounded by multiple eccentric circles that suggest that people’s actions and beliefs may change over the years, but remain essentially true to the principles of the revolution. On the edge, on the right, the verse ‘Esta é a madrugada que eu esperava’ [This is the dawn I have been waiting for], and the name of its author, poet ‘Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen’; and on the left by the national coat of arms, the captions ‘Portugal’ and ‘ 25 April 1974_2024’, followed by the name of the designer and the mintmark ‘Casa da Moeda’, the name of the Portuguese Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[466] |  San Marino | 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Civil Rights and the Fundamental Principles of the Legal System of San Marino  | 59,000 coins  | 23 April 2024
Description: In the centre is represented an open book bearing the inscription ‘I DIRITTI DELLA PERSONA UMANA SONO INVIOLABILI’ (The rights of the human person are inviolable), taken from Article 5 of the Law n°59 of 8 July 1974 ‘Declaration of Citizens' Rights and of the fundamental principles of the San Marinese legal order’. At the top are the silhouettes of the Statue of Liberty and the Public Palace, as well as the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’. On the left, the letter ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome. At the bottom centre is the year of issuance ‘2024’ and the initials of the engraver Emanuele Ferretti (‘E.F. INC. ’). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[467] |  Belgium | Fight against cancer | 2,130,000 coins  | 13 May 2024
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.

[468] |  Estonia | Cornflower, the national flower of Estonia
Third of the Estonian National Symbols series | 1 million coins  | 21 May 2024
Description: The design shows the silhouette of a cornflower with the text ‘CENTAUREA CYANUS’ (cornflower in Latin) at the top left, in semi-circle. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and underneath the year of issuance ‘2024’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[469] |  France | Eiffel tower \- Paris Paralympics | 24,034,000 coins  | 4 June 2024
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.

[470] |  Greece | 100th Anniversary of the children's book author Penelope Delta | 750,000 coins  | 17 June 2024
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.

[471] |  Monaco | 500 years of the contract with Charles V | 15,000 coins  | 17 June 2024
Description: The design shows the effigy of Charles V. At the top, in semi-circle, is the name of the issuing country ‘MONACO’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘1524 - TRAITE AVEC CHARLES QUINT (Treaty with Charles V) - 2024’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[472] |  Greece | 50th Anniversary of the restoration of democracy | 750,000 coins  | 17 June 2024
Description: The design features the Hellenic Parliament building, surrounded by the wording ‘50 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΜΕΤΑΠΟΛΙΤΕΥΣΗ’ (‘50 YEARS FROM THE RESTORATION OF DEMOCRACY IN GREECE’) and ‘ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ’ (‘HELLENIC REPUBLIC’). Below is inscribed a palmette (mintmark of the Greek Mint). The fall of the colonels’ junta on 24 July 1974 marked the restoration of democracy in Greece following a seven-year dictatorship. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[473] |  Croatia | Dedicated to the City of Varaždin
First of the Croatian Cities series | 200,000 coins  | 2 July 2024
Description: 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.

[474] |  Vatican City | 750th anniversary of the death of Thomas Aquinas | 77,900 coins  | 3 July 2024
Description: The design features St. Thomas Aquinas in the foreground in the vestments of the Dominican Order to which he belonged. In his left hand he holds a volume of his most important work, the Summa Theologiae, and in the other a pen. A shining sun stands out on the saint’s chest, a symbol of his great wisdom. Among the various titles he received, he is most widely known as the “Angelic Doctor”, which is quoted below and which glorifies his exceptional purity of soul and body. In the background on the left is the lily, a symbol of chastity, and the Church of St. Thomas of Roccasecca, the first religious building in the world built in honor of St. Thomas Aquinas, declared a saint on July 18, 1323 by Pope John XXII. At the top is the inscription “CITTÀ DEL VATICANO”. At the left is the year “1274” and at the right the year “2024” and underneath it are the mintmark “R” and the name of the artist “A. CICCONI”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[475] |  Portugal | Dedicated to the Olympic Team of Portugal Paris 2024 | 520,000 coins  | 4 July 2024
Description: The design shows a set of elements arranged in the shape of a heart, representing a collective hug; around the heart there are 15 circles in symbolic reference to the Olympic rings and to the continents they represent, the tip of the heart shape is surmounted by the coat of arms of Portugal; the centre of the ‘hug’ holds the logo of the Portuguese Olympic Committee, conveying the idea that the hearts of the Portuguese will collectively beat for the Portuguese Olympic team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Below the heart shape, the caption ‘Equipa Olímpica Portugal’, and the year ‘2024’; on the left the mintmark ‘Casa da Moeda’; and on the right the name of the designer. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[476] |  Malta | The Cittadella
First of the Maltese Walled Cities series  | 80,000 coins  | 26 August 2024
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.

[477] |  Malta | Honey Bee | 80,000 coins  | 26 August 2024
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.

[478] |  Finland | Finnish Architecture | 400,000 coins  | 30 August 2024
Description: The design shows the silhouettes of four buildings. The roof towers of the buildings point towards the centre. The texts ‘GESELLIUS’, ‘LINDGREN’, ‘SAARINEN’ and the indication of the issuing country ‘FI’, the mintmark and the year ‘2024’ run diagonally between the buildings. The texts and the silhouettes of the buildings form a clock-like composition on the circular image surface of the coin. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[479] |  San Marino | 530th anniversary of the death of Domenico Ghirlandaio | 59,000 coins  | 5 September 2024
Description: In the centre is the Virgin in prayer, a detail of the painting ‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ by Domenico Ghirlandaio, kept in the Sassetti Chapel of Santa Trinità (Florence). On the left are the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’ and the letter ‘R’, the identifier of the Mint of Rome; on the right, the inscription ‘GHIRLANDAIO’ and the dates ‘1494’ and ‘2024’; at the bottom, the initials of the artist, Valerio de Seta (‘VdS’). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[480] |  Slovakia | 100 years of Košice Peace Marathon | 1,000,000 coins  | 19 September 2024
Description: The design depicts, on the left side, a marathon runner and, on the right side, a detail of St Elizabeth’s Cathedral, one of the architectural landmarks of Košice. Inscribed across the lower part of the design are the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ and, below it, the marathon’s inaugural year ‘1924’ and the coin’s year of issuance ‘2024’. The inscription ‘KOŠICKÝ MARATÓN’ runs along the edge of the upper half of the design. Next to the lower left edge is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. To the right of it are the stylised initials ‘LR’, referring to the national side’s designer Roman Lugár. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[481] |  Lithuania | Straw gardens in Lithuania  | 500,000 coins  | 25 September 2024
Description: The design features a stylised straw garden consisting of geometric shapes of varying sizes, one tip of which is pointed upwards (to the sky) and the other downwards (to the underground). The design also bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue (2024) and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. Straw gardens are a Baltic cultural tradition that carries decorative and ceremonial significance and is related to well-being and spirituality. The national side of the coin is designed by Tomas Dragūnas. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[482] |  Croatia | Marko Marulić | 200,000 coins  | 15 October 2024
Description: In recognition of this significant milestone, the Government of the Republic of Croatia has proclaimed 2024 as the Year of Marko Marulić. The central motif of the national side of the coin is the portrait of Marko Marulić (1450-1524), Croatian writer. Marko Marulić (Marul) was born in Split in 1450 and is a prominent representative of European Christian humanism and Renaissance epics. His literary works, mostly written in Latin, consist of works in verse and prose, his literary models being the Bible, the Church Fathers' philosophy and classical antiquity. He wrote the epic poem Judita, his magnum opus, in Croatian. It is the first artistic epic in Croatian literature composed in the Croatian language to contain the underlying poetics of Virgil and the Biblical epics. In it, Marulić achieved a true Renaissance synthesis of Croatian, Latin and Italian literary tradition, thus creating a masterpiece. Completed in 1501, it was first published twenty years later. The coin also features the inscriptions of the two-letter issuing country code "HR" (Croatia), the year of issuance "2024." and the words "MARKO MARULIĆ", which are all inscribed circularly along the edge of the coin's core. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[483] |  Latvia | Himmeli | 413,000 coins  | 21 November 2024
Description: Himmeli is an ancient Latvian Christmas decoration. The design shows the traditional module shape the decoration is made up: the octahedron which consists of 12 interconnected straws and it symbolises the year with its 12 months. The himmeli is one of the oldest Christmas decorations, being in use long before the Christmas tree. At the bottom left is inscribed the name of the country of issuance “LATVIJA”. At the bottom right is inscribed the year of issuance “2024”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[484] |  Cyprus | Twenty years of EU accession | 7,000 coins  | 27 November 2024
Description: The design depicts Cyprus as a power of creation and development within the European environment, symbolized by the building of the European Commission in Brussels. The globe of the Earth is also shown, symbolizing the geopolitical importance of Cyprus and its contribution to peace and wellbeing of nations. The issuing country’s name “ΚΥΠΡΟΣ - KIBRIS” and the dates “2004-2024” are inscribed at the bottom of the design. Additionally, the phrase “20 ΧΡΌΝΙΑ ΑΠΌ ΤΗΝ ΈΝΤΑΞΗ ΤΗΣ ΚΎΠΡΟΥ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΥΡΩΠΑΪΚΉ ΈΝΩΣΗ” (i.e. 20 years since the accession of Cyprus to the European Union) is inscribed in circle around the design. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[485] |  Andorra | 100 years of skiing in Andorra  | 60,000 coins  | 9 December 2024
Description: It is considered that the first contacts of the Andorran population with skiing took place in 1924. Nowadays, skiing is the country's king of sports making Andorra a very popular destination thanks to its snow-capped mountains, spectacular landscapes and world-class ski resorts. The design of the coin commemorates the centenary of the practice of this sport in Andorra and reproduces the lower part of the silhouette of a skier together with the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year of issue ‘2024’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[486] |  Andorra | UCI Mountain Bike MTB World Championships | 60,000 coins  | 9 December 2024
Description: This year, Andorra will host an important international sporting event: the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024. The design of the coin shows a rider passing through a landscape showing the spectacular nature of this sport, with the inscription ‘CAMPIONATS DEL MÓN UCI DE BTT’ (UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024). The inscriptions of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year of issuance ‘2024’ have been reproduced at the sides of the rider, as if they were another element of this sport. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[487] |  Slovenia | 250 years of the National and University Library of Slovenia | 1 million coins  | 18 December 2024
Description: Slightly tilted National and University Library’s doorhandle with Pegasus, a winged divine stallion, used as a symbolic guide for library’s visitors to the world of knowledge by the architect Jože Plečnik, is displayed on the coin. Doorhandle is the first contact with the institution that invites us to the world of knowledge and inspiration. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription “NARODNA IN UNIVERZITETNA KNJIŽNICA“. At the bottom are the name of the country of issuance “SLOVENIJA” and the year of issuance “2024”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[488] |  Vatican City | 150th birthday of Guglielmo Marconi | 77,900 coins  | 24 July 2025
Description: The design features Marconi’s portrait at the center, the portraits of Pope Pius XI at the right, and future Pius XII at the left. At the top right, in semi-circle, is the inscription ‘GUGLIELMO MARCONI’ and underneath it the dates ‘1874’ and ‘2024’. At the bottom is the inscription ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ followed by the name of the artist ‘L. PANCOTTO’ (Loredana Pancotto). At the left is the mintmark ‘R’. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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[489] |  Germany | The Great Bend in the Saar at Mettlach

Third of the Bundesländer II series

| 30 million coins  | 16 January 2025
Description: The design shows the Saarschleife bend in the Saar river, reduced to the key features of the motif of the meandering river, which characterises the hilly landscape. Groups of trees depicted along the course of the river symbolise the forested landscape around the picturesque Saarschleife. The bird’s-eye perspective means that the landmark natural waterway is seen embedded in the surrounding hills, which reach off into the distance. The inscription “Saarland” is positioned low down in the foreground, in order to not disturb the landscape’s sense of calmness and light. The upper half of the coin’s inner circle also features on the left the mark of the artist, Frankfurt-based Carsten Wolff, and on the right the letter “X” as placeholder for the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”). The lower half features the inscription “SAARLAND”, Germany’s issuing country code “D” and the year of issue, “2025”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[490] |  Slovakia | 100 years since the Ice hockey European Championships in High Tatras | 1 million coins  | 20 January 2025
Description: The design depicts an ice hockey player in action, wearing a style of uniform typical of the period of the 1925 Ice Hockey European Championship. The player is set against a stylised panorama of the High Tatras, the Slovak mountain region where the championship took place. The inscription ‘MAJSTROVSTVÁ EURÓPY V HOKEJI’ (European championship in hockey) runs along the edge of the upper half of the coin’s inner circle. The years ‘1925’ and ‘2025’ appear in the upper left part of the design, one above the other. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. To the right of the figure is the mint mark of Slovakia’s Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), the producer of the coin. Next to it are the initials ‘KL’ of the designer, Karol Ličko. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[491] |  Belgium | National Lottery  | 120,000 coins  | 23 January 2025
Description: The design depicts in the centre the classical allegorical representation of good fortune, the goddess Fortuna, carrying the horn of plenty. On the right and below are 4 depictions of a four-leaf clover, another universal symbol of luck. Behind the image of Fortuna, the current National Lottery logo is visible. On the left side of the coin the text “loterie nationale loterij” is displayed. On the bottom left the country code BE and the year of issue 2025 are shown. At the bottom right, the initials of designer Iris Bruijns are visible. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff, is located underneath the year mark, 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.

|  Estonia | 500 years of Estonian written language  | 1 million coins  | 30 January 2025
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[492] |  Italy | Jubilee Holy Year 2025 | 3 million coins  | 5 February 2025
Description: The design shows, in the centre, a depiction of the Holy Door located in the Basilica of Saint Peter. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription "IUBILAEUM", while at the bottom, always in semi-circle, closing the Latin inscription, a series of alternating empty and full fish, symbol of Christianity. On the left “2025”, year of the coin issuance and “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right “RI”, acronym of the Italian Republic and, “C.M.” author's initials (Claudia Momoni)”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[493] |  Spain | Old City of Salamanca

Fifteenth of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series

| 2 million coins  | 10 March 2025
Description: The design shows a view of the "Convento de San Esteban". At the bottom, the legend ESPANA and the year of issue 2025. At the top, in capital letters, the word SALAMANCA and the mint mark "Eme Coronada". The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[494] |  France | Louvre Museum | 300,000 coins  | 18 March 2025
Description: The design shows the facade of the Louvre on the east side, mixed with the iconic plan of the Museum's maze of extraordinary rooms. In the background, the pyramidion and the structure of the great pyramid illustrate the traditional and contemporary character of the Louvre. The year of issuance “”2025” and the indication of the country “RF”, as well as the mintmarks are inserted on the museum’s plan. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[495] |  Lithuania | Defense of Lithuania  | 500,000 coins  | 27 March 2025
Description: The design features the contours of Lithuania. The state borders are surrounded by a stylised spine barrier, symbolising the concept of holistic and whole-of-society defence. The image of the hedgehog also represents the openness and fragility of free societies, which must be defended, to the utmost, against external threats. Lithuania is presented as a hedgehog that remains at the ready to defend itself always. The centre of the design bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue “2025”, and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[496] |  San Marino | Jubilee Holy Year 2025 \- Pilgrims of hope  | 56,000 coins  | 27 March 2025
Description: The design depicts in the centre a woman with an anchor, an allegory of Hope, while she takes a child by the hand, a symbol of humanity. On the left is the inscription “SAN MARINO”, four square sails, the letter “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome, and the initials of the author “DI MAULO” (Gabriele Di Maulo); at the top right an eight-pointed star, the inscription “IUBILAEUM 2025” and at the bottom the initials of the engraver “M.B.INC” (Marta Bonifacio). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[497] |  Luxembourg | 25th anniversary of Grand Duke Henri's accession to the throne  | 136,000 coins  | 5 May 2025
Description: The design depicts in its centre the effigy of Grand Duke Henri and in the background the grand ducal Palace. The text "25. TROUNJUBILAUM VUM GROUSSHERZOG HENRI" is depicted in semi-circular form above the effigy. The indication of the issuing country "LETZEBUERG" as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear below the effigy. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[498] |  Luxembourg | 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration | 136,000 coins  | 5 May 2025
Description: The design depicts at the bottom a hand holding a pencil writing on a piece of paper. The upper part of the pencil ends up in an olive branch, continuing with doves, both being symbols of peace. The doves fly to the horizon showing six stars, representing the six Member States signing later the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, for which the Schuman declaration set the basis. The upper part of the design shows the text "DECLARATION SCHUMAN" as well as its date " 09.05.1950 ". Below the number "75" represents the indication of the anniversary of the declaration. The name of the issuing country “LUXEMBOURG” as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear at the right of the design. The monogramme (letter "H" with a crown) is a representation of Grand Duke Henri. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[499] |  Italy | World voyage of the Amerigo Vespucci sail training ship 2023-2025  | 3 million coins  | 9 May 2025
Description: The design shows, in the center, a depiction of the Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship which, at full sail, plows the sea waves. In arch on the left, the writing ‘Amerigo Vespucci Tour Mondiale 2023-2025’; below on the left, ‘2025’, year of the coin issuance and ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue ‘E.FERRETTI’, signature of the designer. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[500] |  Finland | Finnish state visits – diplomacy and foreign policy | 200,000 coins  | 13 May 2025
Description: The design features an abstract door symbolizing state visits, with a mirror-finish rectangular shape. The mintmark, the year 2025, and the lettering “FI” are positioned vertically along the left edge of the rectangle. The rectangle has a rounded top that follows the edge of the coin. Below and to the right, the surface is grooved with horizontal lines, while a circular shape intersects the curve of the image area. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[501] |  Malta | City walls of Mdina | 150,000 coins  | 15 May 2025
Description: This coin is intended as part of a series dedicated to Maltese walled cities, which are an intrinsic part of Maltese and European cultural heritage. It follows on the coin issued in 2024 depicting “Iċ-Ċittadella” (The Citadel) of Gozo. The design depicts Mdina surmounted by its cathedral church. At the top left is the inscription “MDINA”. At the top right are the initial of the designer, “NGB” (Noel Galea Bason). At the bottom the name of the issuing country “MALTA” and underneath is the year of issuance “2025”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[502] |  Malta | The Maltese Ox | 140,000 coins  | 15 May 2025
Description: The design shows a rendition of the Maltese ox. The coin raises awareness of one of Malta’s indigenous breeds which is endangered. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription “IL-GENDUS MALTI”. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country “MALTA” and underneath is the year of issuance “2025”. At the bottom right are the initials of the designer “MAF” (Maria Anna Frisone). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[503] |  Monaco | Carladès county | 15,000 coins  | 16 June 2025
Description: The coin commemorates the title of Count of Carladès, attributed, by historical tradition, to the second in the line of succession and which today belongs to Princess Gabriella. The design shows the facade of the hotel that belonged to the Grimaldi family until the Revolution. At the top is the name of the issuing country "MONACO." At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription "COMTE DE CARLADES." The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[504] |  Portugal | World Scouting and Youth Movements | 515,000 coins  | 25 June 2025
Description: The coin honours World Scouting and youth movements that promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and friendship, since in 2025, the 16th World Scout Moot will be held in Portugal, bringing together scouts aged 18 to 25 from around the world to learn from one another and develop new skills. The design shows a fleur-de-lis, the most universal symbol of Scouting. Surrounding this central motif are several inscriptions: above, the phrase “Sempre alerta. Sempre pronto” —the two Portuguese translations of Baden-Powell’s motto ‘Be Prepared,’ used by the two major Scouting organizations in Portugal; to the left, the name of the designer; below, the era and issuing country, “Portugal” ; and to the right, the national coat of arms of Portugal, followed by the mintmark “Casa da Moeda”. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[505] |  San Marino | The 550Th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo | 52,000 coins  | 3 July 2025
Description: The design depicts in the centre Cleopatra, detail of the drawing by Michelangelo Buonarroti, preserved at the Casa Buonarroti Foundation (Florence). At the left is the inscription “MICHELANGELO” in semi-circle, the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome and the year “1475”, and at the right the name of issuing country “SAN MARINO” in semi-circle, the year “2025”. At the bottom are the initials of the author “SP” (Silvia Petrassi). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

|  Belgium | F1 Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps  | 155,000 coins  | July 2025
Description:

[506] |  Vatican City | Sede vacante 2025  | 76,000 coins  | TBA
Description: The design depicts the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo positioned beneath the symbol of the Apostolic Chamber, represented by two crossed keys surmounted by a pavilion. The inscriptions “CITTA’ DEL VATICANO”, “SEDE VACANTE” and “MMXXV”, indicating the year of issue, are engraved along the coin’s edge. An abstract representation of a dove appears between the inscriptions “CITTA’ DEL VATICANO” and “SEDE VACANTE”. The letter “R”, identifying the Rome Mint, is placed below the Camerlengo’s coat of arms, flanked by the name of the coin’s engraver on the left, and the name of the coin’s designer on the right (“O. ROSSI” for Orietta Rossi). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[507] |  Vatican City | The 550Th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo | 80,000 coins  | TBA
Description: The design features the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, who worked on it until his death in 1564. Below, a section of the vault of the Sistine Chapel, apportioned and frescoed by Michelangelo. On the left, vertically, appear Michelangelo's autograph signature "michelagniolo", the letter "R" identifying the Rome Mint, and the name of the coin 's designer "D. LONGO" (Daniela Longo). The inscription "CITTA’ DEL VATICANO", indicating the issuing State, is arranged in an arc above the Dome. Just below, the years "1475", Michelangelo's birth year, and "2025", the year of issuance are inscribed. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[508] |  Vatican City | Jubilee Holy Year 2025 | 91,000 coins  | TBA
Description: The design depicts the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. To the right, vertically, the Latin inscription "IVBILAEUM" and "2025," indicating the year mark. At the bottom, in an arc, the inscription "CITTA’ DEL VATICANO", indicating the issuing State. The letter "R", identifying the Rome Mint, appears on the door; at the bottom left of the image, the inscription "D. LONGO" features the name of the coin's designer (Daniela Longo). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

|  Lithuania | Lithuania Minor

Fifth of the Lithuanian Ethnographical Regions series

| 990,000 coins  | Q4 2025
Description:

[509] |  Monaco | Marquisate of Baux | 15,000 coins  | November 2025
Description: The coin commemorates the fiefdom of Marquisate of Baux. This title was first held in 1642 by Hercule Grimaldi, son of Honoré II. Today, by historical tradition, it belongs to HSH Hereditary Prince Jacques. The design depicts the rock and the surrounding area of the village of Les Baux de Provence. At the top is the name of the issuing country "MONACO." At the bottom, in semi-circle is the inscription "MARQUISAT DES BAUX." The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

[510] |  Portugal | Sustainable development | 500,000 coins  | TBA
Description: The design shows a representation of planet Earth that is surrounded by the legend “Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Sustainable Development)”; on the left and upper edges, a branch-like row of 17 sets of leaves arranged in a triangle suggesting the universal recycling symbol, in a reference to the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; on the lower and right edges the legend «Portugal», the national coat of arms of Portugal, the era, and the mintmark “Casa da Moeda” above the name of the designer. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

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