2024 – Vatican – 150th anniversary of the birth of Guglielmo Marconi
Introduction This commemorative 2-euro coin, issued by the Vatican in 2024, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Guglielmo Marconi. Marconi is a pioneer […]
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2023 – Malta – 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Introduction The Malta Mint issued this commemorative 2 euro coin in 2023 to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus. Indeed, born […]
2022 – Vatican – 125th anniversary of the birth of Pope Paul VI
Introduction In 2022, Vatican City issued a two-euro commemorative coin to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Pope Paul VI. Born in 1897, […]
2021 – San Marino – The 550th anniversary of the birth of Albrecht Dürer
Introduction In 2021, the Republic of San Marino issued a two-euro commemorative coin to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of Albrecht Dürer. This […]
2021 – San Marino – The 450th anniversary of the birth of Caravaggio
Introduction This commemorative euro coin, issued by San Marino in 2021, celebrates the 450th anniversary of the birth of Caravaggio. Caravaggio, master of chiaroscuro, revolutionized […]
2021 – Slovakia – 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Dubček
Introduction In 2021, Slovakia issues a commemorative 2 euro coin. This coin celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Dubček, an iconic figure […]
2015 – Slovakia – 200th anniversary of the birth of the intellectual Ľudovít Štúr
Introduction This 2 euro coin, issued by Slovakia in 2015, celebrates the bicentenary of the birth of the intellectual Ľudovít Štúr. Indeed, Ľudovít Štúr is […]
2015 – San Marino – 750th anniversary of the birth of the Florentine writer Dante Alighieri
Introduction In 2015, the Republic of San Marino issued a two-euro commemorative coin to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri, a […]
2015 – Italy – 750th anniversary of the birth of the Florentine writer Dante Alighieri
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2015 to celebrate the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri. This famous Italian poet is […]
2015 – Finland – 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish painter and printmaker Akseli Gallen-Kallela
Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by Finland in 2015 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of painter and printmaker Akseli Gallen-Kallela. This event […]
2015 – Finland – 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius
Introduction Finland issued a two-euro commemorative coin in 2015 to honour Jean Sibelius. Sibelius, who was born in 1865 and died in 1957, is one […]
2014 – Italy – 450th anniversary of the birth of the Italian scientist Galileo
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2014 to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Galileo Galilei’s birth. This famous scientist revolutionized physics and astronomy […]
2014 – Finland – 100th anniversary of the birth of Finnish designer Ilmari Tapiovaara
Introduction This two-euro commemorative coin, issued by Finland in 2014, pays tribute to Ilmari Tapiovaara. This famous Finnish designer and architect, born in 1914 and […]
2014 – Finland – 100th anniversary of the birth of Finnish writer, illustrator and painter Tove Jansson
Introduction The euro coin issued by Finland in 2014 celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Finnish writer and poet Tove Jansson. This theme […]
2013 – Italy – 700th anniversary of the birth of the Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2013 to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the birth of Giovanni Boccaccio. This famous Italian writer left […]
2013 – Italy – 200th anniversary of the birth of Italian compositor Giuseppe Verdi
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2013 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi. This famous Italian composer had […]
2013 – France – 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin
Introduction This two-euro coin, issued by France in 2013, celebrates Pierre de Coubertin, the father of the modern Olympic Games. Pierre de Coubertin played a […]
2013 – Finland – 125th anniversary of the birth of the writer Frans Eemil Sillanpää
Introduction The euro coin issued by Finland in 2013 celebrates the 125th anniversary of the birth of Frans Eemil Sillanpää, a Finnish writer and Nobel […]
2012 – France – 100th anniversary of the birth of the priest Henri Grouès, known as Abbé Pierre
Introduction This two-euro coin, issued by France in 2012, celebrates the centenary of the birth of Abbé Pierre. Abbé Pierre, born Henri Grouès, is an […]
2012 – Finland – 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish painter Helene Schjerfbeck
Introduction The euro coin issued by Finland in 2012 celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck. This theme highlights Schjerfbeck’s […]
2011 – Slovenia – 100th anniversary of the birth of Slovenian commander Franc Rozman (nicknamed Stane)
Introduction Slovenia’s euro coin, issued in 2011, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Franc Rozman-Stane. This commemorative coin honors the historical importance of […]
2011 – San Marino – 500th anniversary of the birth of the Italian painter, architect and writer Giorgio Vasari
Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by San Marino in 2011 celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Giorgio Vasari, an Italian painter, architect […]
2011 – Portugal – 500th anniversary of the birth of the Portuguese explorer and writer Fernão Mendes Pinto
Introduction This 2 euro coin, issued by Portugal in 2011, celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernão Mendes Pinto. Indeed, Fernão Mendes Pinto […]
2010 – Italy – 200th anniversary of the birth of Italian politician Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2010 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Camillo Benso, Count of Cavour. This famous […]
2009 – Italy – 200th anniversary of the birth of French inventor Louis Braille
Introduction Italy issued this 2 euro coin in 2009 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. Braille invented the writing system […]
2009 – Belgium – 200th anniversary of the birth of French inventor Louis Braille
Introduction This two euro coin was issued by Belgium in 2009. It commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille. Indeed, he is […]
2008 – Slovenia – 500th anniversary of the birth of Slovenian Protestant reformer Primož Trubar, in 1508
Introduction Slovenia’s euro coin, issued in 2008, celebrates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primož Trubar. This Protestant reformer is the father of the […]
2007 – San Marino – 200th anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Garibaldi
Introduction This 2 euro coin, which San Marino issued in 2007, celebrates Giuseppe Garibaldi, an emblematic figure of the Italian Risorgimento. It pays tribute to […]