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2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of Slovenia, issued in 2008 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primoš Trubar. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized profile of Primoš Trubar with a characteristic beard. Above — "PRIMOŽ TRUBAR", below — "SLOVENIJA" and the dates "1508-2008". On the right — the mark of the Utrecht Mint. On the outer ring are the 12 five-pointed 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 rim is finely fluted and the inscription "SLOVENIJA ★", repeated.
Historical context
Primož Trubar (June 8, 1508 - June 28, 1586) was a Slovenian Protestant priest-reformer, the founder of the Slovenian literary language, the most important figure in Slovenian cultural history. He was born in Rašica near Ljubljana. He was educated in Rijeka, Salzburg, Trieste, and Vienna. In 1530 he was ordained a priest. Under the influence of Protestant ideas, he converted to Lutheranism. In 1547 he was exiled for heretical views and settled in Germany, where he spent a significant part of his life. In 1550, he published the first two books in the Slovenian language in Tübingen: "Catechismus" (Catechism) and "Abecedarium" (Primer) - this is the beginning of Slovenian printed literature. He published 22 books in total. He laid the foundations of the Slovenian literary norm, translated the Bible (New Testament 1557-1561). He died on June 28, 1586 in Derendingen (Germany). He is depicted on the Slovenian 1-euro coin.