€2 commemorative coins - 2025

Feature: Marquisat des Baux

Description: The coin commemorates the fiefdom of Marquisate of Baux. This title was first held in 1642 by Hercule Grimaldi, son of Honoré II. Today, by historical tradition, it belongs to HSH Hereditary Prince Jacques. The design depicts the rock and the surrounding area of the village of Les Baux de Provence. At the top is the name of the issuing country "MONACO." At the bottom, in semi-circle is the inscription "MARQUISAT DES BAUX." The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 15 000 coins

Issuing date: November 2025

Feature: The 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo

Description: The design depicts in the centre Cleopatra, detail of the drawing by Michelangelo Buonarroti, preserved at the Casa Buonarroti Foundation (Florence). At the left is the inscription “MICHELANGELO” in semi-circle, the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome and the year “1475”, and at the right the name of issuing country “SAN MARINO” in semi-circle, the year “2025”. At the bottom are the initials of the author “SP” (Silvia Petrassi). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 56 000 coins

Issuing date: July 2025

Feature: The 550Th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo

Description: The design features the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, who worked on it until his death in 1564. Below, a section of the vault of the Sistine Chapel, apportioned and frescoed by Michelangelo. On the left, vertically, appear Michelangelo's autograph signature "michelagniolo", the letter "R" identifying the Rome Mint, and the name of the coin 's designer "D. LONGO" (Daniela Longo). The inscription "CITTA’ DEL VATICANO", indicating the issuing State, is arranged in an arc above the Dome. Just below, the years "1475", Michelangelo's birth year, and "2025", the year of issuance are inscribed. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 80 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: Sede vacante 2025

Description: The design depicts the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo positioned beneath the symbol of the Apostolic Chamber, represented by two crossed keys surmounted by a pavilion. The inscriptions “CITTA’ DEL VATICANO”, “SEDE VACANTE” and “MMXXV”, indicating the year of issue, are engraved along the coin’s edge. An abstract representation of a dove appears between the inscriptions “CITTA’ DEL VATICANO” and “SEDE VACANTE”. The letter “R”, identifying the Rome Mint, is placed below the Camerlengo’s coat of arms, flanked by the name of the coin’s engraver on the left, and the name of the coin’s designer on the right (“O. ROSSI” for Orietta Rossi). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 76 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: Jubilee 2025

Description: The design depicts the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. To the right, vertically, the Latin inscription "IVBILAEUM" and "2025," indicating the year mark. At the bottom, in an arc, the inscription "CITTA’ DEL VATICANO", indicating the issuing State. The letter "R", identifying the Rome Mint, appears on the door; at the bottom left of the image, the inscription "D. LONGO" features the name of the coin's designer (Daniela Longo). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 91 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: World scouting

Description: The coin honours World Scouting and youth movements that promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and friendship, since in 2025, the 16th World Scout Moot will be held in Portugal, bringing together scouts aged 18 to 25 from around the world to learn from one another and develop new skills.

The design shows a fleur-de-lis, the most universal symbol of Scouting. Surrounding this central motif are several inscriptions: above, the phrase “Sempre alerta. Sempre pronto” —the two Portuguese translations of Baden-Powell’s motto ‘Be Prepared,’ used by the two major Scouting organizations in Portugal; to the left, the name of the designer; below, the era and issuing country, “Portugal” ; and to the right, the national coat of arms of Portugal, followed by the mintmark “Casa da Moeda”. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 500 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: Maltese ox (il-gendus Malti)

Description: The design shows a rendition of the Maltese ox. The coin raises awareness of one of Malta’s indigenous breeds which is endangered. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription “IL-GENDUS MALTI”. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country “MALTA” and underneath is the year of issuance “2025”. At the bottom right are the initials of the designer “MAF” (Maria Anna Frisone). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 145 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: Comté de Carladès

Description: The coin commemorates the title of Count of Carladès, attributed, by historical tradition, to the second in the line of succession and which today belongs to Princess Gabriella. The design shows the facade of the hotel that belonged to the Grimaldi family until the Revolution. At the top is the name of the issuing country "MONACO." At the bottom, in semi-circle, is the inscription "COMTE DE CARLADES." The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 15 000 coins

Issuing date: June 2025

Feature: Finnish state visits – diplomacy and foreign policy

Description: The design features an abstract door symbolizing state visits, with a mirror-finish rectangular shape. The mintmark, the year 2025, and the lettering “FI” are positioned vertically along the left edge of the rectangle. The rectangle has a rounded top that follows the edge of the coin. Below and to the right, the surface is grooved with horizontal lines, while a circular shape intersects the curve of the image area. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 204 000 coins

Issuing date: Spring 2025

Feature: Sustainable development

Description: The design shows a representation of planet Earth that is surrounded by the legend “Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Sustainable Development)”; on the left and upper edges, a branch-like row of 17 sets of leaves arranged in a triangle suggesting the universal recycling symbol, in a reference to the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; on the lower and right edges the legend «Portugal», the national coat of arms of Portugal, the era, and the mintmark “Casa da Moeda” above the name of the designer. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 500 000 coins

Issuing date: First quarter 2025

Feature: Defence

Description: The design features the contours of Lithuania. The state borders are surrounded by a stylised spine barrier, symbolising the concept of holistic and whole-of-society defence. The image of the hedgehog also represents the openness and fragility of free societies, which must be defended, to the utmost, against external threats. Lithuania is presented as a hedgehog that remains at the ready to defend itself always. The centre of the design bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue “2025”, and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 500 000 coins

Issuing date: First quarter of 2025

Feature: The recognition of Salamanca as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Description: The design shows a view of the "Convento de San Esteban". At the bottom, the legend ESPANA and the year of issue 2025. At the top, in capital letters, the word SALAMANCA and the mint mark "Eme Coronada". The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 2 000 000 coins

Issuing date: First quarter 2025

Feature: Giubileo Anno Santo 2025 - Pellegrini di Speranza

Description: The design depicts in the centre a woman with an anchor, an allegory of Hope, while she takes a child by the hand, a symbol of humanity. On the left is the inscription “SAN MARINO”, four square sails, the letter “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome, and the initials of the author “DI MAULO” (Gabriele Di Maulo); at the top right an eight-pointed star, the inscription “IUBILAEUM 2025” and at the bottom the initials of the engraver “M.B.INC” (Marta Bonifacio). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 56 000 coins

Issuing date: March 2025

Feature: The 75th anniversary of the Robert Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950

Description: The design depicts at the bottom a hand holding a pencil writing on a piece of paper. The upper part of the pencil ends up in an olive branch, continuing with doves, both being symbols of peace. The doves fly to the horizon showing six stars, representing the six Member States signing later the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, for which the Schuman declaration set the basis. The upper part of the design shows the text "DECLARATION SCHUMAN" as well as its date " 09.05.1950 ". Below the number "75" represents the indication of the anniversary of the declaration. The name of the issuing country “LUXEMBOURG” as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear at the right of the design. The monogramme (letter "H" with a crown) is a representation of Grand Duke Henri. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 200 000 coins

Issuing date: February 2025

Feature:  The 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand Duke Henri

Description: The design depicts in its centre the effigy of Grand Duke Henri and in the background the grand ducal Palace. The text "25. TROUNJUBILAUM VUM GROUSSHERZOG HENRI" is depicted in semi-circular form above the effigy. The indication of the issuing country "LETZEBUERG" as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear below the effigy. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 200 000 coins

Issuing date: February 2025

Feature: 100th anniversary of the first international sports tournament in the territory of the Slovak Republic – the Ice Hockey European Championship

Description: The design depicts an ice hockey player in action, wearing a style of uniform typical of the period of the 1925 Ice Hockey European Championship. The player is set against a stylised panorama of the High Tatras, the Slovak mountain region where the championship took place. The inscription ‘MAJSTROVSTVÁ EURÓPY V HOKEJI’ (European championship in hockey) runs along the edge of the upper half of the coin’s inner circle. The years ‘1925’ and ‘2025’ appear in the upper left part of the design, one above the other. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’. To the right of the figure is the mint mark of Slovakia’s Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), the producer of the coin. Next to it are the initials ‘KL’ of the designer, Karol Ličko. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 1 000 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025

Feature: Jubilee 2025

Description: The design shows, in the centre, a depiction of the Holy Door located in the Basilica of Saint Peter. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription "IUBILAEUM", while at the bottom, always in semi-circle, closing the Latin inscription, a series of alternating empty and full fish, symbol of Christianity. On the left “2025”, year of the coin issuance and “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right “RI”, acronym of the Italian Republic and, “C.M.” author's initials (Claudia Momoni)”. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 3 000 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025

Feature: Amerigo Vespucci Tour Mondiale 2023-2025

Description: The design shows, in the center, a depiction of the Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship which, at full sail, plows the sea waves. In arch on the left, the writing ‘Amerigo Vespucci Tour Mondiale 2023-2025’; below on the left, ‘2025’, year of the coin issuance and ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue ‘E.FERRETTI’, signature of the designer. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 3 000 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025

Feature: Louvre

Description: The design shows the facade of the Louvre on the east side, mixed with the iconic plan of the Museum's maze of extraordinary rooms. In the background, the pyramidion and the structure of the great pyramid illustrate the traditional and contemporary character of the Louvre. The year of issuance “”2025” and the indication of the country “RF”, as well as the mintmarks are inserted on the museum’s plan. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 315 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025

Feature:  Federal state (Land) of Saarland

Description: The design shows the Saarschleife bend in the Saar river, reduced to the key features of the motif of the meandering river, which characterises the hilly landscape. Groups of trees depicted along the course of the river symbolise the forested landscape around the picturesque Saarschleife. The bird’s-eye perspective means that the landmark natural waterway is seen embedded in the surrounding hills, which reach off into the distance. The inscription “Saarland” is positioned low down in the foreground, in order to not disturb the landscape’s sense of calmness and light. The upper half of the coin’s inner circle also features on the left the mark of the artist, Frankfurt-based Carsten Wolff, and on the right the letter “X” as placeholder for the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”). The lower half features the inscription “SAARLAND”, Germany’s issuing country code “D” and the year of issue, “2025”. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 30 000 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025

Feature: National Lottery of Belgium

Description: The design depicts in the centre the classical allegorical representation of good fortune, the goddess Fortuna, carrying the horn of plenty. On the right and below are 4 depictions of a four-leaf clover, another universal symbol of luck. Behind the image of Fortuna, the current National Lottery logo is visible. On the left side of the coin the text “loterie nationale loterij” is displayed. On the bottom left the country code BE and the year of issue 2025 are shown. At the bottom right, the initials of designer Iris Bruijns are visible. As the Royal Dutch Mint will strike the coins, the mintmark of Utrecht, a mercury staff, is located underneath the year mark, together with the Belgian mint director mintmark, an aster flower in front of an Erlenmeyer flask. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 1 000 000 coins

Issuing date: January 2025