2-euro Commemorative Coins 2004
The 2 euro commemorative coins began their history in 2004, quickly becoming one of the favorite series among European collectors. From this year onwards, each country was able to issue its own coins with special designs, celebrating its heritage and important events.
2004: The birth of the 2-euro commemorative coins
The year 2004 marked a turning point in the history of the euro, as it was the starting point for one of the most emblematic numismatic series of the 21st century: the commemorative 2-euro coins. This innovation allowed eurozone countries to pay tribute to their own events, characters and symbols on the reverse of the highest-value coin in daily circulation. The first official issue was made by Greece, on the occasion of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, recovering the spirit of the ancient games in a modern coin. That same year, other nations such as Finland, Luxembourg and San Marino joined in, each with a different design and a specific mintage, which aroused the interest of collectors.
On a historical level, 2004 was also a key year for the European Union: ten new countries officially joined on May 1, in the largest enlargement in the bloc's history. This strengthened European sentiment and gave even more relevance to the idea of coins that, being legal throughout the Eurozone, reflected the identity and memory of each nation. Thus was born a tradition that continues to this day, uniting collecting, culture and economy in the same piece.
2004 - Commemorative Coins by country
Finland
In the year 2004, Finland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Enlargement of the European Union.
Finlandia | 2 euro (Enlargement of the European Union)
Greece
In the year 2004, Greece issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Athens 2004 Olympic Games.
Grecia | 2 euro (Athens 2004 Olympic Games)
Italy
In the year 2004, Italy issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 50th Anniversary of the World Food Program.
Italia | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the World Food Program)
Luxembourg
In the year 2004, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Effigy and Monogram of Grand Duke Henri.
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (Effigy and Monogram of Grand Duke Henri)
San Marino
In the year 2004, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Bartolomeo Borghesi.
San Marino | 2 euro (Bartolomeo Borghesi)
Vatican
In the year 2004, Vatican released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of John Paul II and 75th Anniversary of the Founding of Vatican City State.
