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The 2 euro coin was minted by Croatia in 2024 and is dedicated to the Old Town of Varaždin, a picturesque Baroque center in northern Croatia, which is one of the most valuable architectural ensembles in the country and Central Europe.
Obverse
The Croatian obverse depicts a panorama or a key architectural element of the Old Town of Varaždin with the inscriptions "VARAŽDIN" and "HRVATSKA". The outer ring contains 12 EU stars. The year is 2024.
Reverse
The standard reverse of the 2 euro coin depicts a map of the European Union against a background of transverse lines, surrounded by 12 EU stars. The inscription "2 EURO" on the outer ring completes the design.
Historical context
Varaždin is a city in northern Croatia, founded in the 12th century. In the 16th–18th centuries. it was the capital of the Croatian Kingdom. The old part of the city has preserved a network of Baroque palaces, churches and a medieval castle. Varaždin is one of the best-preserved Baroque ensembles in the region and a popular tourist destination.