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Commemorative coins

Euro coins intended for circulation have legal tender status throughout the euro area. For the purpose of informing the public and all parties who handle the coins, the Commission publishes a description of the designs of all new coins.

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The 100th anniversary of birth of Miki Muster

In the centre is the Virgin in prayer, a detail of the painting "Adoration of the Shepherds" by Domenico Ghirlandaio, kept in the Sassetti Chapel of Santa Trinità (Florence).

Marquisat des Baux

The coin commemorates the title of Count of Carladès, attributed, by historical tradition, to the second in the line of succession and which today belongs to Princess Gabriella.

Croatian cities series – Grad Pula - Arena

The central motif on the design is the Pula's Arena (the amphitheatre), one among the most prominent ancient monuments in the Republic of Croatia, shown from the view of the Adriatic Sea depicted below the central motif to highlight the distinctly Mediterranean attribute of Croatia.

Lithuanian Ethnographic Regions – Lithuanian Minor

The design shows the shield of the coat of arms, with a moose holding a spear in its forelegs and a shining lighthouse above it. Kurenkahns are on both sides of the shield, and below it appears a quote by Vydūnas: “Spindulys esmi begalinės šviesos” (A ray is the essence of infinite light).

Sēlija

The design bears a depiction of the coat of arms of the country's historical and cultural region Sēlija. At the top is inscribed the name of the country of issuance “LATVIJA”. At the bottom is the inscription “SĒLIJA” and at the right is the year of issuance “2025”.

Finland–Sweden Athletics International

The design features two legs in motion and arching, dashed lines representing a running track. The design commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Finland–Sweden Athletics International, celebrating both Finnish sporting tradition and the event’s collective spirit.

35 years of German unity

The national side features a typographic design: the right-aligned words “Wir sind ein Volk” (“We are one people”) are positioned, one on top of the other, to the left of a slightly off-centre vertical axis.

100 years from the birth of Mikis Theodorakis

The design depicts the composer Mikis Theodorakis. The theme is bordered by the inscriptions “100 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΗ ΓΕΝΝΗΣΗ ΤΟΥ ΜΙΚΗ ΘΕΟΔΩΡΑΚΗ” ("100 YEARS FROM THE BIRTH OF MIKIS THEODORAKIS") and “ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ” (“HELLENIC REPUBLIC”)

200 years from the death of Laskarina Bouboulina

The design features a portrait of Laskarina Bouboulina, with background a stylized mast and rigging. The theme is bordered by the wording “200 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΑΠΟ ΤΟΝ ΘΑΝΑΤΟ ΤΗΣ ΛΑΣΚΑΡΙΝΑΣ ΜΠΟΥΜΠΟΥΛΙΝΑΣ” (“200 YEARS FROM THE DEATH OF LASKARINA BOUBOULINA'')

Bearded vulture

To raise awareness about the importance of protecting wildlife and the environment, the design of the coin shows a close-up of a bearded vulture...

Comté de Carladès

The coin commemorates the title of Count of Carladès, attributed, by historical tradition, to the second in the line of succession and which today belongs to Princess Gabriella.

Motor-racing circuit of Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium

The design depicts in the centre the current track layout of the racing circuit in Spa-Francorchamps. On the left side of the coin, the total distance (in meters) of the circuit, ‘7.004 M’, is displayed and below it also the year of the establishment of the circuit, ‘1921’, is shown.

City of Mdina

This coin is intended as part of a series dedicated to Maltese walled cities, which are an intrinsic part of Maltese and European cultural heritage. It follows on the coin issued in 2024 depicting “Iċ-Ċittadella” (The Citadel) of Gozo.

Jubilee 2025

The design depicts the opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica. To the right, vertically, the Latin inscription "IVBILAEUM" and "2025," indicating the year mark.

Maltese ox (il-gendus Malti)

The design shows a rendition of the Maltese ox. The coin raises awareness of one of Malta’s indigenous breeds which is endangered. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription “IL-GENDUS MALTI”.

Sede vacante 2025

The design depicts the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo positioned beneath the symbol of the Apostolic Chamber, represented by two crossed keys surmounted by a pavilion.

The 550Th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo

The design features the Dome of St. Peter's Basilica, designed by Michelangelo, who worked on it until his death in 1564. Below, a section of the vault of the Sistine Chapel, apportioned and frescoed by Michelangelo.