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The 2 euro coin was minted by Croatia in 2025 and is dedicated to the Pula Arena, a preserved Roman amphitheater from the 1st century AD in the city of Pula, one of the most important monuments of ancient architecture and the best preserved arena of ancient Rome.
Obverse
The Croatian obverse depicts the silhouette of the Pula Arena with the inscriptions "PULSKA ARENA" and "HRVATSKA". The outer ring contains the 12 stars of the EU. The year of minting is 2025.
Reverse
The standard reverse of the 2 euro coin depicts a map of the European Union surrounded by the 12 stars of the EU. The inscription "2 EURO" on the outer ring completes the design.
Historical context
The Pula Arena was built in 27–68 AD during the reign of Emperor Augustus and Vespasian. It could accommodate up to 23,000 spectators for gladiatorial fights. The arena is one of the six largest Roman amphitheaters in the world and the only one to have preserved all four side towers. Concerts and festivals are held here every year.