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Commemorative coin of the Principality of Andorra, 2 euros, issued in December 2017, with a circulation of 85,000 copies. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the approval of the Andorran anthem. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Minted at the Pessac Mint (odd years of issue).
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a partial reproduction of the notes of the Andorran anthem, published in 1914. The central part of the design reproduces the first notes of the anthem, framed by a floral-style ornament, and the inscription "Himne Andorrà" (Andorran anthem). The year of issue "2017" and the inscription "100 anys de l'himne d'Andorra" (100 years of the Andorran anthem) are located at the top of the coin. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix. A map of Europe without internal borders, on the left is the denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map of the continent. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU. On the band is a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★", repeated six times.
Historical context
The national anthem of the Principality of Andorra - "El Gran Carlemany" ("Charlemagne the Great") - was written in 1914: its words were composed by Enric Marfany Bons, and the music by Joan Benlloch i Vivó, then Bishop of Urgell and Co-Prince of Andorra. The anthem was officially approved by the General Council of the Principality on 2 April 1917. The text of the anthem in Catalan refers to the legend of the founding of Andorra by Charlemagne in 805, when he supposedly granted the inhabitants of the valleys independence in exchange for their help in the war against the Moors. The anthem has been used officially since 8 September 1921 - this day is also the national holiday of Andorra.