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Commemorative coin of the Principality of Andorra, issued in 2019 in a circulation of 60,000 copies. Dedicated to the 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Final. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g. Minted at the Pessac Mint (odd years of issue). Each coin in the coincard packaging has a unique number.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a skier descending the slope. In the background are four curved lines from the official logo of the 2019 World Cup Final, symbolizing the slopes where the competition took place (on the "Aliga" and "Avet" slopes of the Grandvalira resort). Around the figure of the skier are stylized snowflakes. The upper part is marked in a semicircle with the words "FINALS DE LA COPA DEL MÓN D'ESQUÍ ANDORRA 2019" (Finals of the Alpine Skiing World Cup Andorra 2019) in Catalan. The outer ring has 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 words "EURO", on the right is the map. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU. The band features a groove with the inscription "2 ★ ★" repeated six times.
Historical context
The 2019 FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup Final took place in the Principality of Andorra from 11 to 17 March 2019 on the slopes of the Grandvalira resort, the largest ski resort in the southern Pyrenees. It was the first time that Andorra had hosted one of the world's most prestigious alpine skiing competitions. The final featured the 25 best skiers in the world, competing in the slalom, giant slalom, super-G and downhill disciplines - both men and women. The event was revolutionary for the country, establishing its status as a leading sports destination and highlighting the role of ski tourism in the Andorran economy.