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2 euro commemorative coin of the Republic of Slovenia, issued in 2014 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 600th anniversary of Barbara Ciel. Minted at the Royal Netherlands Mint. Bimetallic, diameter 25.75 mm, weight 8.5 g.
Obverse
The center of the coin depicts a stylized portrait of Barbara Ciel in characteristic medieval royal attire with a crown. Above — "BARBARA CELJSKA", below — "SLOVENIJA" with the dates "1414-2014". 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 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 with fine ribbing and the inscription "SLOVENIJA ★", repeated.
Historical context
Barbara Celjska (in Slovene, Barbara Celjska, German: Barbara von Cilli, c. 1392 - July 11, 1451) was the empress of the Holy Roman Empire, queen of Hungary and Croatia (from 1405), Bohemia (from 1419), and Germany, wife of Emperor Sigismund of Luxembourg. She was born into the Count family of Celje - influential Slovenian magnates who owned Celje Castle (Celjski grad), now in Slovenia. Her father was Count Herman II of Celje (c. 1361-1435). In 1405 she married Sigismund. She took an active part in politics: she was regent of Hungary in the absence of her husband, and was crowned queen of Hungary (1408), Bohemia (1437), and Germany (1414 - Aachen). She founded the Order of the Dragon with her husband (1408). Contemporaries called her the "Black Queen" because of her political ambitions. After the death of Sigismund (1437), she lost influence. She died on July 11, 1451 in Meryn. The 600th anniversary of her coronation was celebrated in 2014.