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A 2 euro commemorative coin of the Slovak Republic, issued in 2026 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 50th anniversary of Czechoslovakia's victory at the 1976 European Championship. It was minted at Mincovňa Kremnica. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a football player in a characteristic movement, with the champion's cup. Next to it are stylized flags of Czechoslovakia and moments of victory. At the top — "50 ROKOV", at the bottom — "MAJSTRI EURÓPY VO FUTBALE 1976" and "SLOVENSKO 2026". Mark of the Kremnica Mint. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU.
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 is a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right is a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The band is finely grooved and has the inscription "SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA" with two linden leaves.
Historical context
The 1976 European Football Championship (5th UEFA European Championship) was held in Yugoslavia (Zagreb, Belgrade) from June 16 to 20, 1976. In the final on June 20, 1976 in Zagreb (Cervena Zvezda Stadium), the Czechoslovakian national team met the favorite, the West German national team (1974 world champion). The regular time ended with a score of 2:2 (goals for Czechoslovakia: Schwarz, Doyle; for West Germany: Müller, Goltzsch). The penalty shootout turned out to be legendary: the score was 4:3 in favor of Czechoslovakia; the fifth penalty was taken by Antonin Panenka. He lifted the ball slowly, in a characteristic "parabolic" shot - the ball passed over the head of goalkeeper Sepp Mayer, who rushed to the left. Czechoslovakia won 5:3 on penalties - became European champions. This is the greatest success of Czechoslovak football. Both Czech and Slovak players played in the national team (Ondrus, Pollak, Čapković, Kokoš).