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Commemorative coin of the Slovak Republic 2 euros, issued in 2012 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. A common coin of all 17 euro zone countries in honor of the 10th anniversary of euro banknotes and coins. Design by Helmut Andexinger. Minted at Mincovňa Kremnica. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized euro symbol "€", surrounded by elements of the economy: a building, a bridge, a ship, factory pipes, wind turbines, and figures of people. In the background is a globe. At the top is "SLOVENSKO", at the bottom is "2002-2012". Mark of the Kremnica Mint. On the outer ring - 12 EU stars.
Reverse
The reverse is the common side of the 2 euro coins of the second type, designed by Luc Luix (Royal Belgian Mint). It depicts a map of Europe as a single continent without internal borders - a symbol of European unity. On the left - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring - 12 stars of the European Union. The edge - with thin ribbing and the inscription "SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA" with two linden leaves.
Historical context
The euro is the official currency of the European Union, created on 1 January 1999 as a non-cash currency, and introduced into circulation as banknotes and coins on 1 January 2002 in 12 countries. Slovakia joined the euro area on 1 January 2009, replacing the Slovak koruna (SKK) with the euro at a rate of 30.1260 SKK = 1 euro. This happened after the successful fulfillment of the Maastricht criteria. In 2012, the euro area consisted of 17 countries. The transition to the euro was one of the largest monetary reforms in history, symbolizing the full integration of Slovakia into the European space. The design of the coin was chosen through an online vote by EU citizens on the European Commission website (over 34,000 votes). This was the first such precedent. All euro area countries issued this coin with the same design on the national side.