2-euro Commemorative Coins 2013
In 2013, commemorative 2-euro coins continued to grow in number and thematic diversity, consolidating themselves as one of the most accessible and visible cultural expressions of the European Union. At the political level, it was a year of institutional advances and economic adjustments in the midst of the crisis recovery phase.
2013: Continuity, recovery and thematic richness in commemorative issues
The year 2013 was marked by the search for economic stability in Europe after years of crisis, with signs of recovery in countries such as Ireland and progress in structural reforms in other southern economies. On the institutional front, Croatia signed its treaty of accession to the European Union, preparing its formal entry for the following year, symbolizing the continuity of the expanding European project, even in complex times.
On the numismatic side, 2013 was a year without a common commemorative issue, allowing each country to freely develop its own themes. Spain continued its World Heritage series with a coin dedicated to the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial; Germany presented its design of the state of Baden-Württemberg, with the famous Maulbronn Monastery; and France paid tribute to the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games. Broadcasts from countries such as Malta, Slovenia, Italy and Finland also stood out, addressing everything from religious events to constitutional anniversaries.
2013 was a year that consolidated the visual, thematic and historical richness of commemorative €2 coins, allowing collectors to enjoy a wide range of pieces that reflected not only national pride, but also Europe's shared values.
2013 - Commemorative Coins by country
- Belgium
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Vatican
Belgium
In the year 2013, Belgium issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the Meteorological Institute.
Bélgica | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Meteorological Institute)
Finland
In the year 2013, Finland released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 150th Anniversary of the Parliament of 1863 and 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Frans Emil Sillanpaa.
Finlandia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Parliament of 1863)
Finlandia | 2 euro (125th Anniversary of the Birth of Frans Emil Sillanpaa)
France
In the year 2013, France released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Elysium and 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Pierre de Coubertin.
Francia | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Elysium)
Francia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Pierre de Coubertin)
Germany
In the year 2013, Germany released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Elysium and Land Baden-Württemberg.
Alemania | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of the Treaty of Elysium)
Alemania | 2 euro (Land Baden-Württemberg)
Greece
In the year 2013, Greece released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary of the Union of Crete to Greece and 2,400th Anniversary of the Foundation of Plato's Academy.
Grecia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Union of Crete to Greece)
Grecia | 2 euro (2,400th Anniversary of the Foundation of Plato's Academy)
Italy
In the year 2013, Italy released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 700th Anniversary of the Birth of Giovanni Boccaccio and 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Giuseppe Verdi.
Italia | 2 euro (700th Anniversary of the Birth of Giovanni Boccaccio)
Italia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Birth of Giuseppe Verdi)
Luxembourg
In the year 2013, Luxembourg issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to National Anthem.
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (National Anthem)
Malta
In the year 2013, Malta issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Establishment of a Home Rule Government in 1921.
Malta | 2 euro (Establishment of a Home Rule Government in 1921)
Monaco
In the year 2013, Monaco issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 20th Anniversary of Accession to the United Nations.
Mónaco | 2 euro (20th Anniversary of Accession to the United Nations)
Netherlands
In the year 2013, Netherlands released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 200th Anniversary of the Kingdom and Announcement of the Abdication of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix.
Países Bajos | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Kingdom)
Países Bajos | 2 euro (Announcement of the Abdication of Her Majesty Queen Beatrix)
Portugal
In the year 2013, Portugal issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 250th Anniversary of the construction of the Clérigos Tower - Oporto.
Portugal | 2 euro (250th Anniversary of the construction of the Clérigos Tower - Oporto)
San Marino
In the year 2013, San Marino issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 500th Anniversary of Pinturicchio's Death.
San Marino | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of Pinturicchio's Death)
Slovakia
In the year 2013, Slovakia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 1150th Anniversary of Constantine's Mission (Cyril.
Eslovaquia | 2 euro (1150th Anniversary of Constantine's Mission (Cyril) y Metodio en la Gran Moravia)
Slovenia
In the year 2013, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 800th Anniversary of the First Visit to Postojna Cave.
Eslovenia | 2 euro (800th Anniversary of the First Visit to Postojna Cave)
Spain
In the year 2013, Spain issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Site - Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial.
