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Commemorative coins (477)
RSS![The introduction of the euro as the official currency of Croatia on 1 January 2023](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-10/HR_EURO-2-prigodni-2023_7_1.png?itok=xE1x3Xac)
The design features the inscriptions of the issuing country "HRVATSKA" (Croatia) and the year of issuance "2023.", depicted horizontally, as well as the words "ČLANICA EUROPODRUČJA" (member of the euro area), which are inscribed along the outer edge of the coin’s core.
![The legend of Charlemagne](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-04/Andorra%20-%202%20euro%20commemorative%20coin%202022%20-%20the%20legend%20of%20Charlemagne.jpg?itok=xZsR5Irl)
Legend has it that Emperor Charlemagne was the founder of Andorra in the year 805 and that he granted its inhabitants their own legal status.
![The Lithuanian language coin](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-01/lt_400.jpg?itok=EQ5vHCSa)
The design shows the word "AČIŪ" (THANK YOU) – one of the most beautiful words in the Lithuanian language. An original Lithuanian font – created specially on the basis of the Latin font for the occasion of the centenary of the restoration of Lithuanian press – in order to match better the...
![The National Anthem of the Grad-Duchy of Luxembourg coin](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-01/lu_400_2.jpg?itok=jBv94xQH)
The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand-Duke Henri, looking to the left, and on the left hand of its inner part the musical notation as well as the text of the national anthem. The text “Ons Heemecht" appears at the top of the inner part and..
![The official farewell to the former Queen Beatrix coin](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-01/nl_queen_beatrix_400.jpg?itok=sQ7gxLlB)
The inner part of the coin depicts the effigies of both the King Willem-Alexander and the former Queen Beatrix. At the left, in semi-circle, the inscription "WILLEM-ALEXANDER KONING DER NEDERLANDEN" and at the right, in semi-circle, the inscription "BEATRIX PRINSES DER NEDERLANDEN". Between the...
![e organization of World Games SPECIAL OLYMPICS – ATHENS 2011 coin](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-01/el_2011.jpg?itok=QKr-YM8j)
The center of the coin shows the emblem of the Games, a radiant sun the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games. Excellence is depicted in the olive branch and power in the spiral form in the center of the sun. Around the image is written..
![The recognition of Seville](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-05/Sevilla.jpg?h=868b7e54&itok=pGVVX_j4)
The recognition of Seville (Archivo de Indias, Real Alcazar de Sevilla y Catedral de Sevilla) as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
![The rising sun](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-02/the_rising_sun.jpg?itok=HWXyH6Mo)
The coin is dedicated to the history of the Coat of arms of Latvia and features the motif of a rising sun. This motif was originally part of the design proposal for the symbol of the autonomous Latvia, created by artist Ansis Cīrulis in 1917.
![The Self-Government Constitution of 1921 coin](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2017-01/mt_400_1.jpg?itok=rkPiWaAI)
The designs shows a map of the Maltese islands and a representation of the population. At the bottom of the design, the year ‘2013’. At the top, in semi-circle, the words ‘MALTA — Self-government 1921’.The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
![The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU](https://economy-finance.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-06/Presidecy.jpg?itok=m35cOwwh)
The design shows the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, Hamburg’s newest landmark.