Are there any rare 2 euro coins? Every year, the countries of the eurozone issue commemorative 2 euro coins, with the exception of a few countries such as Austria, Cyprus or Ireland, which have more marginal issues.
Most of the coins have very little value, especially if they come from circulation.
Nevertheless, some coins gain enormous value over time.
There are not necessarily rational explanations for the increase in value of certain coins.
Regarding Monaco coins, since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, we have seen an exponential rise in the value of Monaco commemorative 2 euro coins.
Taking the example of the Monaco 2016, the latter went from around €300 in 2019 to almost €1,200 in 2021, almost 10x its original value (the coin is sold for €120 by Monaco)!
The neophyte will therefore ask himself the question: should I keep this coin that I just got when I went to get my bread? Here is the answer!
ANDORRA
The Andorran coin of the year 2019
This is a commemorative coin issued by the Principality of Andorra on March 11, 2019, commemorating the Alpine Skiing World Cup Finals in 2018 and 2019. This coin was issued in 60,000 copies on March 11, 2019. All copies are in coincard and of Brilliant Uncirculated quality. It is sold out at almost all numismatists. There is no rational explanation for its increase in value compared to other Andorran coins.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity: 
Price observed in 2024: 143€
FINLAND
The first Finnish coin
This is the first Finnish 2 euro commemorative coin in history. It represents, with a stylized column, the enlargement of the EU to 10 new states. It was issued in 1,000,000 copies in June 2004. Due to its age and low mintage, this coin remains difficult to find. A few copies have been found and can still be found in circulation.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 43€
VATICAN
The first Vatican coin
This is the first coin issued by the Vatican City in Rome, commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Vatican and depicting the Vatican walls
Like every coin issued in the Vatican, it is rare.
This coin, due to its mintage of 100,000 and its vintage, remains difficult to find among numismatists and impossible to find in circulation.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 142€
MONACO
Lucien 1st
On June 28, 2012, the Principality of Monaco issued a coin commemorating the 500th anniversary of the founding of the sovereignty of Monaco, bearing the image of Lucien I. As is often the case with Monaco, the coins increase in value each year. A mintage of 98,500 units intended for circulation was also made and the uncirculated coin is worth approximately €50 (in 2021).
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 663€
SAN MARINO 
SAN MARINO Bartolomeo Borghesi
The micro-state of San Marino (Italy) issued its first commemorative coin in December 2004. It is a coin commemorating the historian Bartolomeo BORGHESI. Due to its age (2004) and its low mintage only in Brilliant Uncirculated intended for collectors (110,000 copies), this coin is difficult to find for sale.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 145€
VATICAN
VATICAN 500th anniversary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard
This coin was issued on November 9, 2006 by the Vatican to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. It was issued only in coincard and in Brilliant Uncirculated quality with a mintage of 100,000 copies intended for collectors.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 233€
VATICAN
20th World Youth Day
This is the second Vatican coin issued on December 6, 2005, commemorating the 20th World Youth Day.
Like every coin issued in the Vatican, this one was issued in a small number of copies (100,000) intended for collectors.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 245€
MONACO
150th anniversary of the founding of Monte Carlo by Prince Charles III
This coin depicts the bust of Prince Charles III in his military uniform. This coin, issued on June 1, 2016 in only 15,000 copies in Proof quality, is quite difficult to find. Its price is only increasing.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 977€
MONACO
800th anniversary of the construction of the first castle on the Rock
Coin issued by the Principality of Monaco in December 2015 with a mintage of only 10,000 copies in a Proof box intended for collectors.
It is almost impossible to find, even if you pay the price.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 3711€
MONACO
25th anniversary of the death of Princess Grace Kelly
This is the first coin issued by Monaco to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the death of Princess Grace Kelly. It is currently the most sought-after and rarest coin. It was issued in 20,001 copies, many of which were purchased by Americans.
More information on the coin page.
Rarity:
Price observed in 2024: 4069€
Also, let’s clarify for the neophyte I mentioned at the top of the article: there is very little chance that you will be able to find one of these coins at the supermarket checkout. In my opinion, the only two coins that can be found in circulation are the Finland 2004 and the Monaco 2012, the others being in a box and under capsule…
To see the price changes for yourself, don’t hesitate to visit eBay for example.
Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin.
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