Commemorative coins

The Old Town of Cáceres is an urban ensemble located in the Autonomous Community of Extremadura in the west of the Iberian Peninsula.

Since 1896, date of their "creation" by Frenchman Pierre de Coubertin, the Olympic Games of the modern era have been an unprecedented human gathering that has never ceased except during world conflicts. After passing through Brazil and Japan in the last two editions, the Summer Olympics are...

The foreground of the design depicts the reproduction of the Romanesque carving of Our Lady of Meritxell (patron saint of the Principality of Andorra), which dates back from the 11th and 12th centuries. The background of the design shows a partial reproduction of the basilica sanctuary where it is..

The design shows the ‘Paphos Ancient Odeon’, a small amphiteatre dating back to the 2nd century AD. Nowadays it is used in the summer for musical theatrical performances and it will be the venue of a number of events to be held within the program of ‘Paphos 2017 – European Capital of Culture’. The..

The coin is dedicated to Peace among nations and to friendly and mutually beneficial coexistence. The search for peace must sit on a collective effort towards a common purpose. In the current highly polarized geopolitical context, this coin is aimed to help remind of the urgence to protect the price

The design depicts the representation of the link between the capital of Portugal and the others European capitals and thereby draw a map, within the lettering «PRESIDÊNCIA DO CONSELHO DA UNIÃO EUROPEIA PORTUGAL 2021» (English – PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION PORTUGAL 2021).The...

In 2007 Portugal issued an additional commemorative coin on the occasion of the rotating presidency of the EU, from July to December 2007. The coin shows a cork oak (Quercus suber) and the Portuguese coat of arms under its branches, together with the word ‘Portugal’ and the legend ‘2007...

The design depicts a visual composition based on the well-known work of art signed by the author, Mrs. Joanna Vasconcelos, the "Heart of Viana", inspired by traditional jewelry from the North of Portugal (around the city of Viana do Castelo). It symbolizes the support of the Portuguese people to...

For 100 years, the cornflower (Bleuet de France) has been the flower of remembrance and solidarity in France. It started as a means of helping injured veterans of the First World War, but before long had been adopted by the whole French nation as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices the...

The coin is the last in a series of five commemorating Maltese constitutional milestones. Malta was declared a republic on 13 December 1974 following constitutional changes which were agreed upon by a great majority in Malta’s Parliament. The design reproduces a marble tablet affixed to the façade..

The design shows the Porta Nigra in Trier which is probably the best-preserved Roman city gate north of the Alps. The inner part also features the name “RHEINLAND-PFALZ” and the issuing country’s code “D” at the bottom. The mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”) appears at...

The central image of the coin shows the skyline of Riga and the historic centre of the city that has been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. At the top of the image, is the inscription 'EIROPAS KULTURAS GALVASPILSETA' (European capital of culture) and at the bottom the name of...

The design represents a stylized map of Finland. The left-hand side bears the lettering “WELL-BEING” in Finnish and Swedish.

The inner part of the coin depicts the Ludwigskirche (church of Ludwig von Nassau) in Saarbrücken, a baroque style church which is the symbol of the city and one of the most important Protestant churches in Germany. The name of the federal State ‘SAARLAND’ and the mintmark appear under the...

The design features a bear standing on its hind legs, with a chain collar on the neck. It has been depicted on the coat of arms of Samogitia since the 16th century. The bear is situated against a shield topped with a crown, which is held by an armoured soldier (a symbol of courage, sacrifice and...

The design shows a view from the inner yard of the world-famous Dresden Zwinger to the Crown Gate. The inner part also features the name “SACHSEN” and the issuing country’s country code “D” at the bottom, the mint mark of the respective mint (“A”, “D”, “F”, “G” or “J”) as well as the engraver’s...

The Holstentor, the symbol of the town of Lübeck, appears on this coin commemorating the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein.

The design features the coat of arms of the Cardinal Camerlengo and above it the symbol of the Apostolic Camera, two small crosses, the words ‘CITTÀ DEL VATICANO’ on the left, and ‘SEDE VACANTE MMXIII’ on the right.