Commemorative 2 euro coins 2011
In 2011, commemorative 2-euro coins maintained their role as small cultural ambassadors in a Europe going through complex economic times. Despite the crisis, countries continued to rely on this format as a way of preserving and sharing their identity.
2011: Collecting resists in the midst of the eurozone crisis
The year 2011 was marked by the deepening of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe, which particularly affected Greece, Ireland and Portugal. European institutions began to implement rescue measures and deep economic reforms, while the future of the euro was intensely debated in the markets and in the media. In this climate of uncertainty, commemorative 2-euro coins continued to circulate not only as money, but as silent symbols of unity, culture and history.
At the numismatic level, the year brought with it a wide variety of issues. Spain continued its World Heritage series with the coin dedicated to the Alhambra in Granada, while Germany dedicated its issue to the state of Nordrhein-Westfalen, with the image of Cologne Cathedral. Slovakia commemorated the 20th anniversary of the Visegrad Group, a regional political alliance that also includes Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic. Other notable coins that year came from countries such as France, Finland, Italy and Luxembourg, which addressed themes such as human rights, institutional anniversaries and cultural personalities.
Although there was no common commemorative issue in 2011, the continuity and quality of individual issues showed that interest in these coins remained strong. At a time when economic stability seemed to be faltering, commemorative coins offered a point of connection to shared European roots, identity and heritage.
Valuable 2 euro coins 2011
Every year, some 2-euro coins become real objects of desire for collectors. Whether due to their low mintage, their commemorative design or some unusual detail, certain pieces stand out and acquire a value much higher than the face value. In this carousel we show you the most valuable coins issued in 2011, ideal to know if you have any numismatic jewel in your pocket.
Issues of 2011 Commemorative Coins by Euro Country
- Belgium
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Vatican
Belgium
In the year 2011, Belgium issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day.
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Belgium | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of International Women's Day)
Finland
In the year 2011, Finland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 200th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Finland.
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Finland | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Finland)
France
In the year 2011, France issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 30th Anniversary of the Music Festival.
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France | 2 euro (30th Anniversary of the Music Festival)
Germany
In the year 2011, Germany issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Germany | 2 euro (Federal State of North Rhine-Westphalia)
Greece
In the year 2011, Greece issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to XIII Special Olympics World Games - Athens 2011.
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Greece | 2 euro (XIII Special Olympics World Games - Athens 2011)
Italy
In the year 2011, Italy issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy.
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Italy | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy)
Luxembourg
In the year 2011, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 50th Anniversary of the Appointment of Grand Duke John, with his parents.
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Luxembourg | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Appointment of Grand Duke John, with his parents)
Malta
In the year 2011, Malta issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to First Election of Representatives in 1849.
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Malta | 2 euro (First Election of Representatives in 1849)
Monaco
In the year 2011, Monaco issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock.
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Monaco | 2 euro (Wedding of Prince Albert II and Charlene Wittstock)
Netherlands
In the year 2011, Netherlands issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Desiderius Erasmus.
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Netherlands | 2 euro (Desiderius Erasmus)
Portugal
In the year 2011, Portugal issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Fernão Mendes Pinto.
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Portugal | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of the Birth of Fernão Mendes Pinto)
San Marino
In the year 2011, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 500th Anniversary of the birth of Giorgio Vasari.
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San Marino | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of the birth of Giorgio Vasari)
Slovakia
In the year 2011, Slovakia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 20th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Visegrád Group.
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Slovakia | 2 euro (20th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Visegrád Group)
Slovenia
In the year 2011, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franc Rozman-Stane.
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Slovenia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Franc Rozman-Stane)
Spain
In the year 2011, Spain issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Alhambra in Granada.
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Spain | 2 euro (UNESCO World Heritage Site - The Alhambra in Granada)
Vatican
In the year 2011, Vatican released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Benedict XVI-2nd map and XXVI World Youth Days in Madrid.
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