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Commemorative coin 2 euros of the Republic of Slovenia, 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 — Helmut Andexinger. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
In the center of the coin is 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 — a globe. Above — "SLOVENIJA", below — "2002-2012". Mark of the Utrecht Mint. On the 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 band - with thin ribbing and the inscription "SLOVENIJA ★", repeated.
Historical context
The euro is the official currency of the European Union, created on January 1, 1999 as a non-cash currency, and introduced into circulation as banknotes and coins on January 1, 2002 in 12 countries. Slovenia joined the eurozone on 1 January 2007, replacing the Slovenian tolar (SIT) with the euro at a rate of 239.640 SIT = 1 euro. This occurred after the successful fulfillment of the Maastricht criteria and makes Slovenia the first Slavic country and, above all, the first new EU member state to join the eurozone. In 2012, the eurozone consisted of 17 countries. The transition to the euro was one of the largest monetary reforms in history, symbolizing Slovenia's full integration 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.