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title: "2 Euro Slovenia Coin 2019 - 100th Anniversary of the University of Ljubljana"
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description: "Commemorative coin of Slovenia 2019, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubljani, founded in 1919, after the collapse of Austria-Hungary). The first Slovenian university, the largest and oldest in the country. The first rector was…"
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# 2 Euro Slovenia Coin 2019 - 100th Anniversary of the University of Ljubljana

**Price:** 3.00 EUR  
**Availability:** out of stock  
**Brand:** Словенія/Slovenia/Slovenija  
**Reference:** 2EUR-SI-2019-0014  
**Category:** Catalog > 2 € coins

Commemorative coin of Slovenia 2019, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the founding of the University of Ljubljana (Univerza v Ljubljani, founded in 1919, after the collapse of Austria-Hungary). The first Slovenian university, the largest and oldest in the country. The first rector was mathematician Josip Plemel. Mintage 1,000,000 copies.

## Description

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.

## Specifications

- **Original name:** Slovenija - 100. obletnica Univerze v Ljubljani
- **Mintage:** UNC
- **Year:** 2019
- **Denomination:** 2 euros
- **Material:** Bimetal (75%Cu/25%Ni + 75%Cu/20%Zn/5%Ni)
- **Diameter (mm):** 25.75
- **Weight (g):** 8.5

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