2-euro Commemorative Coins 2008
In 2008, commemorative 2-euro coins continued their expansion as a form of cultural and historical expression in Europe. New countries joined the single currency and this numismatic tradition, expanding the collecting map with new designs and new perspectives.
2008: New additions to the Eurozone and growth in commemorative collecting
The year 2008 was particularly significant in the evolution of the euro and, by extension, in the world of commemorative 2-euro coins. Cyprus and Malta officially adopted the euro on January 1, 2008, and with it also joined the commemorative issues, making known their own traditions, history and national symbols through designs that quickly caught the attention of collectors across Europe. Their first commemorative coins became highly valued pieces because they were the first from these new member states within the euro zone.
That same year, several countries continued with their own thematic series, such as Germany with its federal states, while others, such as France and Italy, took the opportunity to pay tribute to historical figures and cultural events. The number of issuing countries and thematic diversity continued to grow, consolidating these coins as a tangible reflection of the continent's recent history.
In the historical and economic context, 2008 was also the year in which the global financial crisis erupted, the impact of which would hit Europe hard in the following months. Although the commemorative coins did not directly reflect this event, they became even more valuable for those who saw them not only as a collector's item, but also as a way of preserving part of the region's economic history.
2008 - Commemorative Coins by country
Belgium
In the year 2008, Belgium issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Bélgica | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
Finland
In the year 2008, Finland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Finlandia | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
France
In the year 2008, France issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to French Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Francia | 2 euro (French Presidency of the Council of the European Union)
Germany
In the year 2008, Germany issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Federal State of Hamburg.
Alemania | 2 euro (Federal State of Hamburg)
Italy
In the year 2008, Italy issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Italia | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
Luxembourg
In the year 2008, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Grand Duke Henri and Berg Castle.
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (Grand Duke Henri and Berg Castle)
Portugal
In the year 2008, Portugal issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Portugal | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights)
San Marino
In the year 2008, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to European Year of Intercultural Dialogue.
San Marino | 2 euro (European Year of Intercultural Dialogue)
Slovenia
In the year 2008, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Primoz Trubar.
Eslovenia | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of the Birth of Primoz Trubar)
Vatican
In the year 2008, Vatican released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Benedict XVI-2nd map and Year of St. Paul the Apostle.
