2-euro Commemorative Coins 2023
In 2023, commemorative 2-euro coins paid tribute to one of the most important institutions for the economic stability of the European Union. It was the 25th anniversary of the European Central Bank (ECB), a date that provided an opportunity to reflect on the role of the euro in the development and cohesion of the continent.
2023: 25 years of the European Central Bank and the legacy of the euro as a pillar of integration
The year 2023 marked the 25th anniversary of the creation of the ECB, founded in 1998 to manage the euro's monetary policy and ensure price stability in the eurozone. This anniversary was celebrated with a common commemorative issue in which all euro countries participated, highlighting the ECB's relevance as a key institution in the construction of Europe, especially in times of crisis, such as the 2008 financial crisis or the COVID-19 pandemic.
The design chosen for the coin showed a symbolic representation of the ECB buildings in Frankfurt, accompanied by dynamic lines evoking the evolution of the European economy, with the euro logo as the central element.
In addition to this common issue, countries continued to develop their individual commemorative coin programs. Spain dedicated its World Heritage coin series to the Poblet Monastery; Germany represented the state of Hesse with St. Paul's Church in Frankfurt; and other notable issues came from France - honoring explorer Jules Verne - Italy - celebrating 150 years of the Guardia di Finanza - and Malta, which continued its series on constitutional landmarks.
In a context of growing reflection on the future of the EU in the face of global challenges such as inflation, climate change or digital transformation, the 2023 coins served to highlight the role of the euro as a factor of stability and union. Once again, numismatics became a vehicle to tell the story of Europe from the economic, institutional and cultural points of view.
2023 - Commemorative Coins by country
- Andorra
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Portugal
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Vatican
Andorra
In the year 2023, Andorra released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 30 Years of Andorra's Admission to the UN and Summer Solstice Fire Festival.
Andorra | 2 euro (30 Years of Andorra's Admission to the UN)
Andorra | 2 euro (Summer Solstice Fire Festival)
Belgium
In the year 2023, Belgium released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Brussels - Capital of Art Nouveau and 75th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Belgium.
Bélgica | 2 euro (Brussels - Capital of Art Nouveau)
Bélgica | 2 euro (75th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage in Belgium)
Croatia
In the year 2023, Croatia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Introduction of the Euro in Croatia.
Croacia | 2 euro (Introduction of the Euro in Croatia)
Cyprus
In the year 2023, Cyprus issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 60th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Cyprus.
Chipre | 2 euro (60th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Cyprus)
Estonia
In the year 2023, Estonia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Barn Swallow - National Bird of Estonia.
Estonia | 2 euro (Barn Swallow - National Bird of Estonia)
Finland
In the year 2023, Finland released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary Nature Conservation Law and Social and Health Services for Citizens.
Finlandia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary Nature Conservation Law)
Finlandia | 2 euro (Social and Health Services for Citizens)
France
Francia | 2 euro (New design)
Francia | 2 euro (XXXIII Olympic Games - Paris 2024 - Boxing)
Francia | 2 euro (Rugby World Cup - France 2023)
Germany
In the year 2023, Germany released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of Elbe Philharmonic - Hamburg and 1275th Anniversary of the Birth of Charlemagne.
Alemania | 2 euro (Elbe Philharmonic - Hamburg)
Alemania | 2 euro (1275th Anniversary of the Birth of Charlemagne)
Greece
In the year 2023, Greece released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Maria Callas and 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Constantin Carathéodory.
Grecia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Maria Callas)
Grecia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Constantin Carathéodory)
Ireland
In the year 2023, Ireland issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 50th Anniversary of Accession to the European Union.
Irlanda | 2 euro (50th Anniversary of Accession to the European Union)
Italy
In the year 2023, Italy released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary of the Air Force and 150th Anniversary of the Death of Alessandro Manzoni.
Italia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Air Force)
Italia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Death of Alessandro Manzoni)
Latvia
In the year 2023, Latvia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Glory to Ukraine.
Letonia | 2 euro (Glory to Ukraine)
Lithuania
In the year 2023, Lithuania issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to Together with Ukraine.
Lituania | 2 euro (Together with Ukraine)
Luxembourg
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (175th Anniversary of the Chamber of Deputies)
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (25th Anniversary as a Member of the International Olympic Committee)
Luxemburgo | 2 euro (Hologram) (25 Aniversario como Miembro del Comité Olímpico Internacional)
Malta
In the year 2023, Malta released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 225th Anniversary of the Arrival of the French in Malta and 550th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus.
Malta | 2 euro (225th Anniversary of the Arrival of the French in Malta)
Malta | 2 euro (550th Anniversary of the Birth of Nicolaus Copernicus)
Monaco
In the year 2023, Monaco issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rainier III.
Mónaco | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rainier III)
Portugal
In the year 2023, Portugal released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of World Youth Day - Lisbon 2023 and Peace among the Nations.
Portugal | 2 euro (World Youth Day - Lisbon 2023)
Portugal | 2 euro (Peace among the Nations)
San Marino
In the year 2023, San Marino released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 500th Anniversary of Perugino's Death and 500th Anniversary of the Death of Luca Signorelli.
San Marino | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of Perugino's Death)
San Marino | 2 euro (500th Anniversary of the Death of Luca Signorelli)
Slovakia
In the year 2023, Slovakia released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of 100th Anniversary of the first blood transfusion in Slovakia and 200th Anniversary of the Post Office straddling Vienna and Bratislava.
Eslovaquia | 2 euro (100th Anniversary of the first blood transfusion in Slovakia)
Eslovaquia | 2 euro (200th Anniversary of the Post Office straddling Vienna and Bratislava)
Slovenia
In the year 2023, Slovenia issued a commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Josip Plemelj.
Eslovenia | 2 euro (150th Anniversary of the Birth of Josip Plemelj)
Spain
In the year 2023, Spain released two commemorative 2 euro coins on the occasion of UNESCO World Heritage Site - Cáceres and Spanish Presidency of the European Union.
