Today we are going to talk about the 2 Euro Commemorative Slovenian coins after having already described all Euro coins Slovenia on this page. The 2-euro commemorative coins of the Republic of Slovenia are also part of the Euro collection, the collection of all the euro coins of the various states of the European Union.
Introduction to Slovenian Commemorative 2 Euro Coins
Slovenian commemorative euros, like all 2-euro commemorative coins, are very special pieces of numismatics which, depending on their rarity and what they are intended to signify, have prices that are in some cases much higher than the value of any 2-euro coin.
What we are going to do in the course of this article is precisely to understand what the characteristics of these coins are, what they represent and what their value is. The quotations on the page refer to coins in perfect condition (BU). In this way, if you have one of these particular coins in your pocket, you will be able to know the real value and then sell your coin or keep them in your numismatic collection.
Let’s discover these coins together.
- Introduction to Slovenian Commemorative 2 Euro Coins
- 2 Euro 2007 Slovenia – Rimska Pogodba 50 Let Evropa
- 2 Euro 2008 Slovenia – 500th anniversary of Primoz Trubar's birth
- 2 Euro 2009 Slovenia – 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union EMU
- 2 Euro 2010 Slovenia – 200th anniversary of the Lupiana Botanical Garden(Ljubljana)
- 2 Euro 2011 Slovenia – 100th anniversary of Franc Rozman's birth
- 2 Euro 2012 Slovenia – 10th anniversary of the Euro 2002-2012
- 2 Euro 2013 Slovenia – 800th anniversary of the discovery of the POSTOJNSKA Cave
- 2 Euro 2014 Slovenia – 600th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Barbara Celjska
- 2 Euro 2015 Slovenia – 2000th anniversary of the founding of Emona
- 2 Euro 2015 Slovenia – 30th anniversary of the European Flag
- 2 Euro 2016 Slovenia – 25° Let Republika Slovenija
- 2 Euro 2017 Slovenia – 10 Let Skupne Evropske Valute
- 2 Euro 2018 Slovenia – SVETOVNI DAN ČEBEL
- 2 Euro 2019 Slovenia – 100 UNIVERZE LJUBLJANJ (University)
- 2 Euro 2020 Slovenia – Adam Bohorič
- 2 Euro 2021 Slovenia – Anniversary First Museum
- Value of all 2 Euro commemorative coins of Slovenia
2 Euro 2007 Slovenia – Rimska Pogodba 50 Let Evropa
The first 2 Euro Commemorative coin of Slovenia that we are going to discuss is the one related to the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome. Specifically, this coin was minted to commemorate the treaties that established the European Economic Community and EURATOM.
The coin’s obverse depicts a representation of the treaties surmounted by the word Europa. In the background is Michelangelo’s paving of Piazza Campidoglio, the place where the treaties were signed.
At the bottom there is the year of mintage followed, even lower, by the inscription SLOVENIJA. Above in an arched composition is the inscription RIMSKA POGODEA, 50 LET.
On the outer edge are the 12 stars representing the European Union states.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to any other 2-euro coin.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2007
The 2 Euro Slovenia 2007 coin commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome has a value of €22.00.
2 Euro 2008 Slovenia – 500th anniversary of Primoz Trubar’s birth
The next coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primoz Trubar, a Slovenian cleric who was well known and appreciated in his homeland.
On the obverse side, the coin shows the effigy of Primoz Trubar facing to the left. To the left of the face are two arched inscriptions. The first is “PRIMOZ TRUBAR” and the second is the dates “1508 – 1586”, corresponding to the date of birth and death of the monk.
To the right, also in an arc, is the inscription SLONEIJA 2008. On the outer part of the coin are, as usual, the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European States.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to any other 2-euro coin.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2008
The Slovenian commemorative 2-euro coin 2008 commemorating the 500th anniversary of the birth of Primoz Trubar has a value of €3.50.
2 Euro 2009 Slovenia – 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union EMU
The third coin in this collection is a 2 Euro Commemorative coin which is also common to other countries. Specifically, it commemorates the 10th anniversary of the European Economic and Monetary Union.
The obverse depicts a stylised figure merging with the Euro symbol. Importantly, the subject was chosen through an online competition in which citizens themselves participated.
The inscription SLOVENIJA is at the top in an arc, while at the bottom, also in an arc, is the inscription EMU 1999 – 2009. Above the inscription, to the right, is the author’s signature. All around, as usual, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to all other 2-euro coins.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2009
The value of the 2-euro coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €3.50.
2 Euro 2010 Slovenia – 200th anniversary of the Lupiana Botanical Garden(Ljubljana)
The next coin is the one minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Lupiana Botanical Garden. This is a very special 2 Euro Commemorative coin.
The obverse depicts the Hladinikia Pastinacifolia flower, found exclusively in the Tarnova forest.
Below, to the left, is the arched inscription Hladinikia Pastinacifolia. Around the flower are the arched inscriptions SLOVENIJA 2010 and 200 LET BOTANICNI VRT LJUBLIANA.
On the outer part are the usual 12 five-pointed stars symbolising the European states.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to any other 2-euro coin.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2010
The value of the 2-euro coin Commemorative Slovenian 2010 of the 200th anniversary of the Lupiana Botanical Garden is €3.25.
2 Euro 2011 Slovenia – 100th anniversary of Franc Rozman’s birth
This slovenian coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of General Franc Rozman-Stane, commander of the Partisan Army during World War II and a national hero.
The obverse depicts a stylised portrait of the general with an incuse five-pointed star at the bottom. To the right of the portrait are two vertical inscriptions: FRANC ROZMAN STANE and “2011”, and horizontally “1911 – 1944” and the inscription SLOVENIJA.
All around are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to any other 2-euro coin.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2011
The 2011 Slovenian 2-euro coin commemorating the birth of General Franc Rozman-Stane has a value of €3.20.
2 Euro 2012 Slovenia – 10th anniversary of the Euro 2002-2012
A 2 Euro Commemorative coin that several countries have in common is also the one commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Euro.
On the obverse side, the coin shows a depiction of the Euro symbol in the centre of the globe framed by various elements with different meanings. We have for example the ECB tower representing finance, wind stations representing energy, factories representing industry, ships for trade and houses and people as symbols of population.
The words SLOVENIJA appear in an arc at the top, while the dates 2002-2012 appear at the bottom. All around, of course, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the coin is, as always, identical to all the others.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2012
The value of the 2012 Slovenian 2-euro coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the euro is €3.21.
2 Euro 2013 Slovenia – 800th anniversary of the discovery of the POSTOJNSKA Cave
The next coin was minted to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the discovery of the Postojna Cave, a well-known natural site.
The coin’s obverse depicts a spiral starting on the left with the inscription POSTOJNSKA JAMA 1213 – 2013 SLOVENJA and ending with two stylised stalagmites. As usual, the outer ring features the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European Union countries.
On the obverse, the coin is identical to all others.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2013
The value of this 2-euro commemorative coin for the 800th anniversary of the discovery of the POSTOJNSKA Cave is €3.20.
2 Euro 2014 Slovenia – 600th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Barbara Celjska
The Slovenian 2-euro coin we are going to see now was minted to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Queen Barbara of Celje.
On the obverse side, the coin depicts the Queen’s bust with a very interesting pattern of vertical lines. The Queen is depicted with a sceptre and above the image there are three six-pointed stars symbolising the Counts of Celje.
On the left is the inscription “SLOVENJA” and on the right “BARBARA CELJSKA” and the dates “1414 – 2014”. All around are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the reverse side, the coin is identical to all other 2-euro coins.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2014
The value of the 2-euro commemorative coin for the 600th anniversary of Queen Barbara of Celje is €3.17.
2 Euro 2015 Slovenia – 2000th anniversary of the founding of Emona
This brings us to a very important 2 Euro commemorative coin from Slovenia. It was minted to commemorate the 2000th anniversary of the founding of Emona, a city of Roman origin and an important military site used as a legionary fortress. The site of Emona is now the capital city of Ljubljana.
The obverse simply bears the circular inscription “EMONA LJUBLJANA SLOVENIJA 2015”. All around are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the States of the European Union.
As for the reverso, this is identical to the other coins as usual.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2015
The value of the 2015 Slovenian 2-euro coin commemorating the 2000th anniversary of the foundation of Emona is €3.00.
2 Euro 2015 Slovenia – 30th anniversary of the European Flag
Now let’s see another coin common to other countries. This is the 2 Euro commemorative coin in honour of the 30th anniversary of the European Flag.
On the obverse, the coin features the European flag in the centre with 12 human figures around it, representing the various states and the beginning of a new Europe. Again, the design was chosen by citizens through an online survey.
At the top right is the inscription “SLOVENIJA” accompanied by the dates “1985 – 2015”. All around as usual are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states. On the reverse side is the usual face with the representation of Europe.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2015
The value of the 2015 Slovenian 2-euro coin commemorating the 30th anniversary of the European Flag is €3.03.
2 Euro 2016 Slovenia – 25° Let Republika Slovenija
Another 2-euro commemorative coin with an important historical weight is the one minted in honour of the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia.
On the obverse it has the large inscription “25 LET” or “25 years” followed immediately by the inscription “REPUBLIKA SLOVENIJA”.
Immediately below are the words ‘dočákat’ dan’ from the poem ‘Zdravljica’ by the poet France Prešeren, Slovenia’s national anthem since 1990.
At the bottom of the coin is the thousandth of mintage and all around it the classic 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.
On the obverse, the coin is identical to all others.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2016
The value of the 2016 Slovenian 2-euro coin commemorating the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia is €3.00.
2 Euro 2017 Slovenia – 10 Let Skupne Evropske Valute
We now come to the penultimate coin in this collection. Specifically, this 2 Euro commemorative coin of Slovenia was minted on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the Euro in the country.
The obverse depicts 10 swallows of different sizes flying in a circle, giving a sense of depth.
At the bottom is the inscription “10 LET SKUPNE EVROPSKE VALUTE” (10 years of the common European currency) and at the top the inscription “SLOVENIJA” followed by the thousandth of mintage.
All around are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the Member States, while on the reverse side the coin is identical to the other 2-euro coins.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2017
The value of the 2017 Slovenia 2-euro coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the euro in Slovenia is €3.00.
2 Euro 2018 Slovenia – SVETOVNI DAN ČEBEL
This commemorative 2-euro coin of Slovenia was minted on the occasion of World Bee Day.
The obverse depicts the globe in the form of a honeycomb. On the upper left is the inscription “SVETOVNI DAN ČEBEL” and on the lower right “SLOVENIJA” with the minting year.
All around are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states. On the reverse side, the coin is identical to all other 2-euro coins.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2018
The value of the 2-euro coin of Slovenia of 2918, minted on the occasion of World Bee Day, is €3.00.
2 Euro 2019 Slovenia – 100 UNIVERZE LJUBLJANJ (University)
For the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the University of Ljubljana this commemorative is minted. Issued on 25/11/2019.
On the obverse side the square, the symbol of the University of Ljubljana. Above the logo the inscription on three lines: 100 UNIVERZE LJUBLJANJ . At the flag of the 100 is engraved LET. In the bottom right-hand corner, in a semicircle, the words SLOVENIJA 2019.
The authors of the coin are Daniela Vidmar Podboj and Tomaz Podboj. In this coin the outline is characterised by the words S L O V E N I J A -.
As usual, the reverso is characterised by the common face.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2019
- This coin 2 Euro Slovenia 2019 University has a value of 3€.
2 Euro 2020 Slovenia – Adam Bohorič
Slovenia’s 2 euro commemorative coin dedicated to Adam Bohorič is issued on the 500th Anniversary of his birth. Issued on 23/12/2020.
On the obverse is an inscription that can be described as multilingual, the inscription being taken from the Latin text Arcticae horulae succisivae written by Adam Bohoric himself, linguist and father of the first Slovenian alphabet, known as the Bohorič Alphabet. The two intersecting sentences are:
Vsaki jezik bode Boga spoznal (Slovene)
Omnis lingua confitebitur Deo (Latin)
On the upper left in a semicircle is written Adam Bohorič 1520|Slovenija 2020.
On the reverse, the value side of the commemorative coins and the 2 euro.
The outline bears the inscription S L O V E N I J A –
Author: Lana Semečnik
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2020 Adam Bohoric
- 2 Euro Slovenia 2020 Adam Bohoric is worth €3
2 Euro 2021 Slovenia – Anniversary First Museum
Coin minted to mark the 200th anniversary of the founding of the first museum in Slovenia in 1821. The Carniolan Museum was founded in Ljubljana in 1821 and since then has had various names, up to the present Natural History Museum of Slovenia.
On the obverse there are four concentric circles consisting of lines and lettering, starting with the outer one:
KRANJSKI STANOVSKI MUZEJ KRAINISCH STANDISCHES MUSEUM _______________________
1821 DEZELNI MUZEJ ZA KRANJKO ____________________
KRANISCHES LANDESMUSEUM RUDOLPINUM _______________
SLOVENJA 2021 ______
The reverse shows the common face of the 2-euro coins.
The words S L O V E N I J A – are engraved on the border.
Value of Commemorative 2 Euro Coins Slovenia 2021
- 2 Euro Slovenia 2021 Anniversary First Museum.
Value of all 2 Euro commemorative coins of Slovenia
Here is the value of commemorative coins of Slovenia, there are no rare coins, only common and at most uncommon.
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Arguments related to Euro coins of Slovenia:
- You can see the value, rarity and description of all Slovenian divisional coins here: Slovenian Euro Coins
See the 2-euro commemorative coins of other European countries:
- The valuable 2 Euro Vatican coins can be seen here and the 2 Euro Italy coins here.
- There are also 2 Euro commemorative coins from Malta and 2 Euro coins from San Marino.
- Also worth seeing are the 2 Euro Coins of Greece and the 2 Euro Coin of Germany.
- The 2 Euro Coin of Spain, the 2 Euro coins France and the 2 Euro Monaco coins are also interesting.
- See also the 2 Euro Slovenia coins, the 2 Euro Lithuania coins and the 2 Euro Latvia coins
- 2 Euro Austria coins can be found here and 2 Euro Netherlands here.
- Cyprus’ 2 Euro coins, Ireland’s 2 Euro coins and Estonia’s 2 Euro coins are here.
- Check also the 2 Euro Andorra coins, the 2 Euro Slovakia and the 2 Euro Finland coins.
- The 2 Euro coins from Belgium, the 2 Euro Luxembourg and finally the 2 Euro from Portugal are here.