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Commemorative coin of the Republic of Slovenia, 2 euros, issued in 2019 in a circulation of 1,000,000 copies. Dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the University 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 historical building of the University of Ljubljana - a characteristic facade with columns. Above - "100 LET UNIVERZE V LJUBLJANI", below - "SLOVENIJA" with the dates "1919-2019". Utrecht Mint mark. On the outer ring - 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 - 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. Edge - with thin ribbing and the inscription "SLOVENIJA ★", repeated.
Historical context
The University of Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubljani, UL) is the oldest and largest university in Slovenia. Founded on July 23, 1919, based on the decision of the National Assembly of the State of Slovenes, Croats and Serbs - after the collapse of Austria-Hungary in 1918. Before that, Slovenian higher education was provided in Graz, Vienna, Prague, Zagreb. The first university consisted of 5 faculties: law, philosophy, technology, theology, medicine (opened in 1920). The first rector was Josip Plemel (mathematician). Currently, the university has 23 faculties and 3 academies, with over 40,000 students. Famous graduates and professors: Edvard Kardelj (politician), Josip Plemel, Anton Trenchevsky, Alojz Dellak, Damjan Prelovan. The university is located in various buildings in Ljubljana - the main historical building is the former Palace of the Kranj Province. In 2019, the 100th anniversary of this most important educational institution in Slovenia was celebrated.