2-euro Commemorative Coins 2010
In 2010, 2-euro commemorative coins continued their growth and variety, becoming an established tradition within the eurozone. This year witnessed new thematic additions and the strengthening of national collections.
2010: Consolidation of national series and first effects of the euro crisis
The year 2010 was a period of transition in Europe, both economically and politically. The financial crisis, which had been unleashed at the end of the previous decade, was beginning to show its true impact on the Eurozone, especially in the case of Greece, which requested its first financial rescue in May. This situation would mark the beginning of a period of economic tension in the EU, which would affect other countries such as Ireland, Portugal, Spain and Italy in the following years. Although the commemorative coins do not directly reflect these events, their continuity in the midst of economic uncertainty reaffirmed the countries' commitment to European unity and culture.
At the numismatic level, 2010 was characterized by the consolidation of national series already initiated in previous years. Germany continued its Bundesländer series with the coin dedicated to the state of Bremen, while Spain issued its first piece in the series on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with the design of the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba, one of the country's most emblematic issues. Also noteworthy were the issues from Luxembourg, Finland and France, with historical and cultural themes that broadened the thematic panorama of commemorative collecting.
2010 was not a year with a common issue, but it did represent a point of maturity for the series, where the interest of collectors increased, the mintages diversified, and the 2 euro commemorative coins were consolidated as one of the pillars of modern European collecting.
2010 - Commemorative Coins by country
Belgium
In the year 2010, Belgium issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Bélgica | 2 euro (Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union)
Finland
In the year 2010, Finland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 150th Anniversary of the Finnish Coinage.
Finlandia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Finnish Coinage)
France
In the year 2010, France issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 70th Anniversary of the June 18th Appeal.
Francia | 2 euro (70th Anniversary of the June 18th Appeal)
Germany
In the year 2010, Germany issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Federal State of Bremen.
Alemania | 2 euro (Federal State of Bremen)
Greece
In the year 2010, Greece issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 2,500th Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon.
Grecia | 2 euro (2,500th Anniversary of the Battle of Marathon)
Italy
In the year 2010, Italy issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour.
Italia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour)
Luxembourg
In the year 2010, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Grand Duke Henri and Coat of Arms.
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (Grand Duke Henri and Coat of Arms)
Portugal
In the year 2010, Portugal issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the Portuguese Republic.
Portugal | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Portuguese Republic)
San Marino
In the year 2010, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 500th Anniversary of the death of Sandro Botticelli.
San Marino | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of the death of Sandro Botticelli)
Slovenia
In the year 2010, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 200th Anniversary of the Botanical Garden in Ljubljana.
Eslovenia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Botanical Garden in Ljubljana)
Spain
In the year 2010, Spain issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cordoba Mosque.
España | 2 euro (UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cordoba Mosque)
Vatican
In the year 2010, Vatican released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Benedict XVI-2nd map and Year for Priests.
