https://zwei-euro.com/en/ New issues and news about 2-euro coins en https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-andorra-2026-designs/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-andorra-2026-designs/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT It's now official: the themes of Andorra's two 2-euro commemorative coins for 2026 have been finally confirmed. At the same time, the Principality has also released images of the actual coins. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-andorra-2026-themes/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-andorra-2026-themes/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The first, still unconfirmed details about the themes of Andorra's two 2-euro commemorative coins for 2026 are now emerging. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-germany-2027-genscher-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-germany-2027-genscher-motif/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance has released the official design of the 2027 German €2 commemorative coin 'Hans-Dietrich Genscher'. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/portugal-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-gulbenkian-foundation/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/portugal-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-gulbenkian-foundation/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT This Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Portugal officially released its second commemorative €2 coin of the year. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/san-marino-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-st-francis-of-assisi/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/san-marino-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-st-francis-of-assisi/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Republic of San Marino officially released its highly anticipated second €2 commemorative coin of the year on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/lithuania-issues-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-kaunas/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/lithuania-issues-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-kaunas/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lithuania issued its second 2-euro commemorative coin of the year today, Thursday, October 1, 2026. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-san-marino-2026-francis-of-assisi-issues/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-san-marino-2026-francis-of-assisi-issues/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Republic of San Marino has released official images of its upcoming 2026 €2 commemorative coin honoring the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-belgium-2026-observatory-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-belgium-2026-observatory-motif/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of Belgium's second €2 commemorative coin for 2026 was unveiled today, with the coin officially issued at the same time. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-ireland-2026-u2-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-ireland-2026-u2-motif/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The wait is finally over for music fans and coin collectors alike: the Central Bank of Ireland has unveiled the official design for its eagerly awaited second €2 commemorative coin of 2026… https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-croatia-2026-vukovar-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-croatia-2026-vukovar-motif/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of Croatia's second 2 euro commemorative coin for 2026, dedicated to the historic city of Vukovar as part of the national commemorative coin series "Croatian Cities," was unexpectedly unveiled today by the Croatian National Bank, with the coin also being officially issued at the same time https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-san-marino-2026-franz-von-assisi/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-san-marino-2026-franz-von-assisi/ Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT With the publication of official Legislative Decree No. 138, the Republic of San Marino has finalized the issue details for its highly anticipated 2026 €2 commemorative coin marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-greece-2026-messolonghi-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-greece-2026-messolonghi-motif/ Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT This Tuesday, 15 September 2026, Greece officially issued its second 2 euro commemorative coin of the year. The special edition honours the historic bicentenary of the Exodus of Missolonghi. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-ireland-2026-u2/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-ireland-2026-u2/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT In 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland will issue a second national €2 commemorative coin for the first time in its history. The special edition is set to be released on 25 September 2026 and pays tribute to Irish rock band U2. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/finland-2-euro-2026-pietilae-issued/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/finland-2-euro-2026-pietilae-issued/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT This Wednesday, 26 August 2026, Finland officially released its highly anticipated second €2 commemorative coin of the year. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-vatican-2026-motifs/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coins-vatican-2026-motifs/ Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Vatican's Philatelic and Numismatic Office (CFN) has released details of its 2026 coin programme. This year's two €2 commemorative coins mark the 1626 consecration of St. Peter's Basilica and the magisterium of Pope Leo XIV. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-austria-2027-beethoven-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-austria-2027-beethoven-motif/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Weeks after officially announcing the €2 commemorative coin marking the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death, the Austrian Mint has now revealed the coin's design... https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-estonia-2027-hiiumaa-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-estonia-2027-hiiumaa-motif/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estonia's central bank, Eesti Pank, has unveiled the design for its 2027 €2 commemorative coin honouring Hiiumaa County. Created by Kaupo Kangro, the winning design "Dageida" depicts the Kõpu Lighthouse and launches a new series dedicated to Estonia's counties. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/vatican-2-euro-circulation-coin-2026-pope-leo-xiv/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/vatican-2-euro-circulation-coin-2026-pope-leo-xiv/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Vatican's Philatelic and Numismatic Office (CFN) has today issued the official coin set for 2026. Euro coin collectors will be especially interested in the new 2 euro circulation coin: contrary to expectations, it doesn't depict the new Pope's coat of arms but rather a portrait of Pope Leo XIV. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-slovenia-2027-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-slovenia-2027-motif/ Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Banka Slovenije has revealed the official design for Slovenia's 2027 €2 commemorative coin. The coin honours the 100th birthday of illustrator Ančka Gošnik Godec, featuring her beloved fairy-tale character 'Muca Copatarica'. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-north-rhine-westphalia-2027-motif/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/2-euro-commemorative-coin-north-rhine-westphalia-2027-motif/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Germany's Federal Ministry of Finance has unveiled the official design for the 2027 €2 commemorative coin. Dedicated to the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, the coin honors Aachen Cathedral, Germany's very first UNESCO World Heritage Site. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/croatian-2-euro-commemorative-coin-100-years-of-croatian-radio/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/croatian-2-euro-commemorative-coin-100-years-of-croatian-radio/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Today, Thursday 16 July 2026, the Croatian National Bank (HNB) officially issued the first Croatian 2-euro commemorative coin of 2026, dedicated to the anniversary “100 Years of Croatian Radio and Television”. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/first-portuguese-2-euro-commemorative-coin-of-2026-100-years/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/first-portuguese-2-euro-commemorative-coin-of-2026-100-years/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Today, the first Portuguese 2-euro commemorative coin of 2026, “100 Years of Rotary Club in Portugal”, was issued. Designed by João Duarte, the coin shows stylised figures around a globe and is released in a total mintage of 515,000 pieces. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/theme-of-austria-s-2027-2-euro-commemorative-coin-officially-announced/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/theme-of-austria-s-2027-2-euro-commemorative-coin-officially-announced/ Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Austria will again issue its own 2-euro commemorative coin in 2027. In the published issuing programme it is dedicated to the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven's death — and with a further coin announced for 2028, it could mark the start of a new series. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/both-luxembourg-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026-officially-issued/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/both-luxembourg-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026-officially-issued/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Today, Friday 10 July 2026, the Banque centrale du Luxembourg (BCL) officially issued the two new 2-euro commemorative coins for 2026. The issue comes just a few days after the ceremonial first strike at the French mint Monnaie de Paris in Pessac, attended in person by Grand Duke Guillaume and desig https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/minting-of-luxembourg-s-new-2-euro-circulation-coin-featuring-grand/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/minting-of-luxembourg-s-new-2-euro-circulation-coin-featuring-grand/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT This past Tuesday, 7 July 2026, the first striking of Luxembourg’s new 2-euro circulation coin officially began. Grand Duke Guillaume travelled in person to the Monnaie de Paris mint in Pessac to give the official go-ahead. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/ireland-s-2026-2-euro-commemorative-coin-for-the-eu-council/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/ireland-s-2026-2-euro-commemorative-coin-for-the-eu-council/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Central Bank of Ireland has today unveiled the design of the 2-euro commemorative coin for Ireland’s 2026 EU Council Presidency, which the country holds from 1 July to 31 December 2026. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-estonia-s-2027-2-euro-commemorative-coin-honouring-veterans/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-estonia-s-2027-2-euro-commemorative-coin-honouring-veterans/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estonia’s central bank Eesti Pank has unveiled the design of the 2027 2-euro commemorative coin honouring veterans of the Estonian Defence Forces. The design by artist Kerli Tamjärv won the official design competition. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/san-marino-announces-the-themes-of-its-two-2027-2-euro-commemorative/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/san-marino-announces-the-themes-of-its-two-2027-2-euro-commemorative/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT The themes of San Marino's two 2-euro commemorative coins for 2027 have been announced. The first issue will be dedicated to the 300th anniversary of Isaac Newton's death. The second issue is titled "San Marino – Land of Peace". https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-france-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-the-french/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-france-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-the-french/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of France's second 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been unveiled. The coin's theme is "The French Navy – 400 Years of Experience." The obverse depicts a French sailor in a traditional "bachi" (pompom hat) gazing out to sea, with an aircraft carrier and helicopter visible in the upp https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/slovenia-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-150th-anniversary/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/slovenia-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-150th-anniversary/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Slovenia issued its 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 today. The coin's theme is "150th Anniversary of the Birth of Ivan Cankar." The obverse features contour lines derived from the vertical grid of the sculpture "Ivan Cankar," arranged in a striking concentric composition that reinforces the arche https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/monaco-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-duchy-of-valentinois/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/monaco-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-duchy-of-valentinois/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Monaco's 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The coin's theme is "Duchy of Valentinois." The obverse depicts the bell tower of the Collegiate Church of Sainte-Croix in Montélimar, the principal town of the duchy, where Honoré II was ceremonially received in 1646. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/belgium-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/belgium-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Belgium's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The coin's theme is "100 Years of Belgian National Railways NMBS/SNCB." The obverse features the centenary figure "100" at its centre, with the two zeroes forming the infinity symbol, conveying continuous movement, connectivity and https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/greece-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100th-anniversary/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/greece-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100th-anniversary/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Greece's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The coin's theme is "100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Academy of Athens." The obverse shows the year "2026," the issuing state "ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ," the commemorative inscription, the palmette of the Greek mint, and the coin https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/slovakia-issues-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-50th/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/slovakia-issues-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-50th/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Slovakia's second 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The theme is "50th Anniversary of the Czechoslovak Football Team's Victory at Euro 1976." The obverse shows a footballer with the ball at his right foot, flanked on both sides by curved branches. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/bulgaria-announces-themes-for-2-euro-commemorative-coins-in-2027/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/bulgaria-announces-themes-for-2-euro-commemorative-coins-in-2027/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Further themes for Bulgaria's 2-euro commemorative coins in 2027 and 2029 have been revealed. The second Bulgarian 2-euro commemorative coin for 2027 will carry the theme "20 Years of Bulgaria in the EU." The obverse will feature the commemorative inscription alongside the issuing state "БЪЛГАРИЯ" a https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/bulgaria-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-the-bulgarian/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/bulgaria-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-the-bulgarian/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Official Journal of the European Commission, document 9874/26, has formally rejected the design submitted in document 9435/26. Another EU member state lodged an objection to the Bulgarian 2-euro commemorative coin. It remains unclear at this stage whether the objection concerns the coin's design https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/estonia-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-sipsik/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/estonia-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-sipsik/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT Estonia's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The theme is "Sipsik." The obverse depicts the beloved Estonian children's book character Sipsik, created by author Eno Raud – a reader favourite since 1962 that has inspired a love of books in tens of thousands of children. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-slovenia-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-150th-anniversary/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-slovenia-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-150th-anniversary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of the struck Slovenian 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been unveiled. The coin's theme is "150th Anniversary of the Birth of Ivan Cankar." The obverse features contour lines derived from the vertical grid of the sculpture "Ivan Cankar," arranged in a striking concentric compositio https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-monaco-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-duchy/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-monaco-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-duchy/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of Monaco's struck 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been unveiled. The coin's theme is "Duchy of Valentinois." The obverse depicts the bell tower of the Collegiate Church of Sainte-Croix in Montélimar, the principal town of the duchy, where Honoré II was ceremonially received in 164 https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-belgium-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-belgium-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of Belgium's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been unveiled. The coin's theme is "100 Years of Belgian National Railways SNCB." The obverse features the centenary figure "100" at its centre, with the two zeroes incorporating design elements. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-bulgaria-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-the-bulgarian/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-bulgaria-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-the-bulgarian/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Official Journal of the European Commission, document 9435/26, has published the design of Bulgaria's first 2-euro commemorative coin. The coin is dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet, one of the oldest alphabets in Europe. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-lithuania-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-revealed/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-lithuania-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-revealed/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Official Journal of the European Commission, document 9584/26, has published the design of Lithuania's second 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026. The coin's theme is "The City of Kaunas." The obverse depicts a panoramic view of the city of Kaunas. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/luxembourg-announces-themes-for-both-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2027/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/luxembourg-announces-themes-for-both-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2027/ Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The themes for both Luxembourg 2-euro commemorative coins for 2027 have been announced. The first coin carries the theme "75th Anniversary of the Court of Justice of the European Union." The obverse will show the issuing state "LUXEMBOURG," the year "2027," and the mintmarks of the French mint and c https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/finland-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/finland-issues-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Finland's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The coin's theme is "100 Years of Finnish Broadcasting Yleisradio." The obverse features uniformly sized mirror-polished circular surfaces against a rough, matte background, arranged to spell out the word "yle." https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/cyprus-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-eu-council-presidency/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/cyprus-issues-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-eu-council-presidency/ Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Cyprus's 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been issued. The coin's theme is "EU Council Presidency." The obverse features the logo of Cyprus's EU Presidency, which runs in the first half of 2026, inspired by the handmade lace embroidery of Lefkara known as "Lefkaritika." https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-croatia-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-croatia-s-first-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-100-years/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Hrvatska Narodna Banka has published the design of Croatia's first 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026. The theme is "100 Years of Croatian Radio and Television." The obverse shows five rows of radio waves, with the year "2026" centred in the first wave. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-finland-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-raili/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-finland-s-second-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-raili/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Official Journal of the European Commission, document 8287/26, has published the design of Finland's second 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026. The coin's theme is "Raili and Reima Pietilä." The obverse pays tribute to the Finnish architects and their organic approach to modern architecture. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/vatican-announces-themes-for-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/vatican-announces-themes-for-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The Commercializzazione Filatelica e Numismatica has presented the themes of the Vatican's 2-euro commemorative coins for 2026 in its issue programme. The first coin's theme is "Magisterium of Pope Leo XIV." The obverse will show the issuing state "CITTA' DEL VATICANO," the year "2026," and the coin https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/malta-issues-both-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026-valletta/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/malta-issues-both-2-euro-commemorative-coins-2026-valletta/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Both Maltese 2-euro commemorative coins for 2026 have been issued. The first coin carries the theme "Valletta" in the series "Maltese Walled Cities." The obverse depicts the Grand Harbour of Malta's historic capital, Valletta. https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-estonia-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-sipsik-announced/ https://zwei-euro.com/en/news/design-of-estonia-s-2-euro-commemorative-coin-2026-sipsik-announced/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The design of Estonia's 2-euro commemorative coin for 2026 has been announced. The theme is "Sipsik." The obverse depicts the beloved Estonian children's book character Sipsik, created by author Eno Raud – a reader favourite since 1962 that has inspired a love of books in tens of thousands of childr