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Commemorative coin of the Republic of Slovenia, 2 euros, issued in 2010 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Botanical Garden of Ljubljana. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized flower - typical of Slovenian flora, with leaves. Above - "BOTANIČNI VRT V LJUBLJANI", below - "SLOVENIJA" with the dates "1810-2010". Utrecht Mint mark. 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 - a large denomination "2" and the inscription "EURO", on the right - a map with six thin horizontal lines. On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the European Union. The edge - with thin ribbing and the inscription "SLOVENIJA ★", repeated.
Historical context
The Botanical Garden of Ljubljana (Botanični vrt Univerze v Ljubljani) is the oldest botanical garden in Southeastern Europe and the most important botanical center in Slovenia. Founded in 1810 by order of the French Governor-General of the Illyrian Provinces, Marshal Auguste Marmont. At that time, Slovenia was part of the Illyrian Provinces of the Napoleonic Empire (1809-1813). The first director was the Slovenian botanist and physician Francišek Hausman (Franc Hladnik). The garden is located near the Ljubljana River, covering an area of about 2 hectares. The collection includes over 4,500 species and subspecies of plants from all over the world - a particularly rich representation of Slovenian and Balkan flora, alpine plants, tropical species in greenhouses. The garden has been part of the University of Ljubljana since 1920 - it is used for scientific research and education. Among its special treasures are old trees planted in the 19th century. In 2010, the 200th anniversary of this important cultural and scientific institution was celebrated.