2-euro Commemorative Coins 2021
After a difficult 2020, the year 2021 brought with it an air of recovery and renewal for Europe. Commemorative €2 coins accompanied this process with designs that reinforced the value of culture, science and shared history.
2021: European recovery and historical memory on commemorative coins
The year 2021 represented a turning point for Europe, marked by progressive recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to the deployment of vaccination programs and EU economic recovery funds. In that context, commemorative 2-euro coins acquired an even more symbolic value as a reflection of resilience and cultural continuity. Although there was no common commemorative issue, eurozone countries launched designs that highlighted their historical roots, illustrious personalities and artistic heritage.
Spain continued with its World Heritage series, dedicating the 2021 issue to the historic center of Toledo. Germany presented the coin of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, with the design of the Cathedral of Mainz, while Italy paid tribute to Alberto Sordi, one of the great actors of Italian cinema. France dedicated its issue to the figure of Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games, reinforcing the value of education, sport and the European spirit.
Other highlights included broadcasts from countries such as Portugal, which celebrated the centenary of the birth of sculptor Júlio Pomar, and Slovakia, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of the birth of Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec, a symbol of spiritual resistance under the communist regime.
2021 was, in short, a year where the commemorative 2-euro coins served as a bridge between the past and the present, reinforcing the importance of history and culture as essential elements in the reconstruction of the European project.
2021 - Commemorative Coins by country
- Andorra
- Belgium
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Vatican
Andorra
In the year 2021, Andorra released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Elderly in COVID-19 and Our Lady of Meritxell.
Andorra | 2 euro (Elderly in COVID-19)
Andorra | 2 euro (Our Lady of Meritxell)
Belgium
In the year 2021, Belgium released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union and 500th Anniversary of Charles V's Golden Gulden.
Bélgica | 2 euro (100th Anniversary Belgium-Luxembourg Economic Union)
Bélgica | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of Charles V's Golden Gulden)
Estonia
In the year 2021, Estonia released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Finno-Ugric villages and Wolf - Estonian national animal.
Estonia | 2 euro (Finno-Ugric villages)
Estonia | 2 euro (Wolf - Estonian national animal)
Finland
In the year 2021, Finland released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Journalism and Communication and 100th Anniversary of Åland Islands Home Rule.
Finlandia | 2 euro (Journalism and Communication)
Finlandia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of Åland Islands Home Rule)
France
In the year 2021, France released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 75th Anniversary of the Foundation of UNICEF and XXXIII Olympic Games - Paris 2024 - Athletics.
Francia | 2 euro (75th Anniversary of the Foundation of UNICEF)
Francia | 2 euro (XXXIII Olympic Games - Paris 2024 - Athletics)
Germany
In the year 2021, Germany issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt.
Alemania | 2 euro (Federal State of Saxony-Anhalt)
Greece
In the year 2021, Greece issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution.
Grecia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution)
Italy
In the year 2021, Italy released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Roma Capital and Medical Professions/Thank you.
Italia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Establishment of Roma Capital)
Italia | 2 euro (Medical Professions/Thank you)
Latvia
In the year 2021, Latvia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the Recognition of Latvia.
Letonia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Recognition of Latvia)
Lithuania
In the year 2021, Lithuania released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve and Lithuanian Ethnographic Regions - Dzūkija.
Lituania | 2 euro (Žuvintas Biosphere Reserve)
Lituania | 2 euro (Lithuanian Ethnographic Regions - Dzūkija)
Luxembourg
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg)
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg)
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (40th Anniversary of the Wedding of Henri and Maria Theresa)
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (40th Anniversary of the Wedding of Henri and Maria Theresa)
Malta
In the year 2021, Malta released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Pandemic Heroes and Tarxien Temples.
Malta | 2 euro (Pandemic Heroes)
Malta | 2 euro (Tarxien Temples)
Monaco
In the year 2021, Monaco issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 10th Anniversary of the Wedding of Albert II and Charlene.
Mónaco | 2 euro (10th Anniversary of the Wedding of Albert II and Charlene)
Portugal
In the year 2021, Portugal released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Portuguese Presidency of the European Union and XXXII Olympic Games - Tokyo 2020.
Portugal | 2 euro (Portuguese Presidency of the European Union)
Portugal | 2 euro (XXXII Olympic Games - Tokyo 2020)
San Marino
In the year 2021, San Marino released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 450th Anniversary of the Birth of Caravaggio and 550th Anniversary of the Birth of Albrecht Dürer.
San Marino | 2 euro (450th Anniversary of the Birth of Caravaggio)
San Marino | 2 euro (550th Anniversary of the Birth of Albrecht Dürer)
Slovakia
In the year 2021, Slovakia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the birth of Alexander Dubček..
Eslovaquia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the birth of Alexander Dubček.)
Slovenia
In the year 2021, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 200th Anniversary of the First Museum of Slovenia.
Eslovenia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the First Museum of Slovenia)
Spain
In the year 2021, Spain issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to UNESCO World Heritage Site - City of Toledo.
