2-euro Commemorative Coins 2005
In its second year, the 2-euro commemorative coins began to establish themselves as a tradition within the eurozone. With more countries joining the initiative, 2005 offered new designs that reflected both Europe's cultural diversity and its common values.
2005: Consolidation of a new numismatic tradition in Europe
2005 was a key year in confirming the success of the 2-euro commemorative coins as a tool for cultural expression and historical memory within the European Union. Following the 2004 premiere, several countries continued on the path of issuing unique designs to commemorate events of national significance. New pieces were added from Austria, Spain, Italy and Belgium, among others, expanding the thematic range of the collection. This year, the coin issued by Italy, dedicated to the first anniversary of the signing of the European Constitution, a symbol of the political and economic integration project that characterizes the continent, was particularly noteworthy.
In the European context, 2005 was a year of reflection on the future of the EU. Although the Treaty establishing a Constitution for Europe was signed in 2004, it suffered a major setback in 2005 when it was rejected in referendums in France and the Netherlands. Even so, the Europeanist spirit remained present, and the issuance of commemorative coins became a way of reaffirming the common identity from a symbolic and cultural point of view. The coins of that year are testimony to how numismatics can capture both the achievements and the challenges of the historical moment Europe is going through.
2005 - Commemorative Coins by country
Austria
In the year 2005, Austria issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 50th Anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty.
Austria | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Austrian State Treaty)
Finland
In the year 2005, Finland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the U.N. and 50th Anniversary of Finland's membership.
Finlandia | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the U.N. and 50th Anniversary of Finland's membership)
Italy
In the year 2005, Italy issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 1 Anniversary of the Signing of the European Constitution.
Italia | 2 euro (1 Anniversary of the Signing of the European Constitution)
Luxembourg
In the year 2005, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Grand Dukes Henri and Adolphe.
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (Grand Dukes Henri and Adolphe)
San Marino
In the year 2005, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to World Year of Physics.
San Marino | 2 euro (World Year of Physics)
Spain
In the year 2005, Spain issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Don Quixote of La Mancha.
