2 Euro 2009 Commemorative Coins

The coin we will analyze in this article is one of the Commemorative coins common to all the main member states of the European Union. Specifically, we are talking about the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from Austria minted on January 2, 2009, for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union and, therefore, the birth of the Euro.

In particular, to choose the subject to be represented on the coin, a competition was held in which European citizens themselves participated. This is why the final design is the result of the choice of thousands of citizens.

Author: Georgios Stamatopoulos

Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos

The last section of this in-depth analysis will be dedicated, as always, to discovering the real value of the coin in the market. Specifically, the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from Austria minted in 2009 for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union has a value of €2.76.

Beyond the actual value of the coin, it is still a significant piece not to be missed for your collection.

Value of the 2 Euro Austria 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2.76€
• All commemorative coins from Austria: 2 Euro Austria
• Coin page: EMU

In 2009, the commemorative coin is minted in European countries to celebrate the first 10 years of the European Union (EMU). The coin was issued on 27/09/2009.

On the Obverse, there is a stylization of the man merging with the Euro symbol, a design reminiscent of primitive art, with the artist's signature below the € (Georgios Stamatopoulos ΓΣ). Above is the inscription BELGIQUE – BELGIE – BELGIEN, while below is EMU 1999-2009, to the right the Archangel Gabriel with the cross, symbol of the Belgian Mint, and to the left is the symbol of Romain Coenen, the Mint director, which is the scales.
Surrounding the coin are, as usual, the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European States.

Value:

• The value of the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from Belgium in 2009 dedicated to the Economic and Monetary Union EMU is approximately €2

Value of the 2 Euro Belgium 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Belgium: 2 Euro Belgium
• Coin page: 2 Euro EMU – Unione Economica Monetaria

Once again, a coin from 2009, this time dedicated to a figure who literally changed the lives of the visually impaired, Louis Braille, the inventor of the eponymous Braille Code. Issued on 25/09/2009 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his birth.

On the Obverse of the 2 euro coin, there is a portrait of Louis Braille with his eyes closed, dressed in 19th-century French attire. Above the portrait is his name LOUIS BRAILLE, and below are the birth year and the minting year 1809 2009, separated by the Belgian initials BE. On either side of the dates, to the right is the feather, the symbol of the new Director of the Belgian Mint Serge Lesens, and to the left is the Archangel Gabriel with a cross above.
To the right and left of the bust are the typical raised spheres of the code he invented. Surrounding the central part of the coin is the ring made of copper and nickel, adorned with stars symbolizing Europe.

Value:

• Here is the value of the two commemorative Euro coins from Belgium minted in 2009 and dedicated to Louis Braille: it has a value of about €3.

Value of the 2 Euro Belgium 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3€
• All commemorative coins from Belgium: 2 Euro Belgium
• Coin page: 2 Euro Louis Braille

The very first coin is a piece that, to be honest, is shared by all European states. It is indeed the €2 commemorative coin issued in 2009 in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union.

On the obverse, we can see a very particular design representing a stylized human figure next to the Euro symbol. This design indicates the Euro as the last step in human economic history, from primitive barter to today.

It is important to emphasize that this design was also chosen by European citizens through an online survey that involved all European citizens.

At the top, we can see the inscription arching KYΠPOΣ KIBRIS while at the bottom it reads ONE 1999-2009. Just below the Euro symbol, precisely to the right, the initials of the author ΓΣ are also present.

As usual, surrounding it are inscribed the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

On the reverse, the coin features the common side of all €2 coins.

The coin is included in the BU set 2009, in a FDC box and in a FDC capsule.

Value:

• The value of the €2 commemorative coin from Cyprus issued in 2009 for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €3.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Cyprus 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Cyprus: 2 Euro Cyprus
• Coin page: UEM

For the 200th Anniversary of Finnish Autonomy, in 2009, this commemorative coin was issued, using the design present on the one hundred euro coin where the facade of the Porvoo Cathedral is depicted. Issued on 23/10/2009.
Reference to the first Diet of Finland which took place at the end of the Finnish War, from March 25 to July 19, 1809, at the Porvoo Cathedral.

We see the Obverse with the upper and frontal part of the Porvoo Cathedral at the center, above the tip is engraved the date 1809, while to the right is the issuance date 2009. To the left, one above the other, the Cornucopia as a symbol of the Mint and the initials FI as a reference to Finland.
The European symbol is represented by the 12 stars arranged in a circle above the outer ring of the coin.

Author: Reijo Paavilainen

On the Reverse, we find the Common Side with the nominal value.

On the edge, the two words: SUOMI FINLAND are incused, followed by three lion heads.

Value:

• What is the value of the €2 commemorative coin from Finland minted in 2009 dedicated to Finnish Autonomy? It is worth €5.

Value of the 2 Euro Finland 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3€
• All commemorative coins from Finland: 2 Euro Finland
• Coin page: Autonomia Finlandese

Also from 2009, specifically from 15/01/2009, a commemorative coin wanted by all Eurozone countries, dedicated to the 10 Years of the Economic and Monetary Union known as EMU.

The Obverse of these 2 euro Finland coins features the stylized prehistoric figure fused with the euro symbol (€) along with the author's signature Georgios Stamatopoulos at the bottom (ΓΣ), while at the top is engraved the inscription SUOMI FINLAND. At the bottom, EMU 1999 – 2009.
On the copper and nickel part of the coin, the twelve stars symbolizing the European Union are engraved.

On the Reverse, we find the Common Side, or value side, showing the nominal value.

The edge of the coin is finely milled and bears the inscription TALOUS – JA RAHALIITTO EMU followed by three lion heads.

Estimated value: €4.50

Value of the 2 Euro Finland 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 4.50€
• All commemorative coins from Finland: 2 Euro Finland
• Coin page: Unione Economica Monetaria

In 2009, the third commemorative 2 euro coin of France was issued, celebrating the EURO itself.

On the Obverse, there is the primitive figure accompanied by the euro symbol (€).
The subject was chosen through an online competition open to all citizens of the European Union countries and selected on January 31, 2008, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Minted in 2009 in all the countries of the European Union.
Below the design, the initials of the contest winner ΓΣ (Georgios Stamatopoulos) can be seen.

The Reverse features the Common Side for the countries of the European Union in 2009.

Value: The 2009 French Commemorative 2 Euro coin has a value of €2

Value of the 2 Euro France 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from France: 2 Euro France
• Coin page: Unione Economica Monetaria

In 2009, Germany, like other European countries, issued the Commemorative coin for the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). Released in Germany on January 5, 2009.

On the Obverse of this 2 euro coin, Germany features the primitive figure combined with the euro symbol, inscribed within a rough coin with the initials of the contest winner ΓΣ (Georgios Stamatopoulos).
This subject was indeed chosen through an online competition that was, of course, open to all citizens of the European Union countries. On January 31, 2008, it was selected to commemorate the ten years of the Economic and Monetary Union.
At the bottom in a semicircle, the inscription WWU 1999-2009 appears, to the right the mintmark (A/D/F/G/J), and at the top BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND (Federal Republic of Germany).
All around, the 12 five-pointed stars are engraved in a circle as in the flag of Europe.

On the Reverse, the Common Side is engraved, the same for all commemorative coins and the 2 euro coins for all countries of the European Union.

Value:

• The German 2009 Commemorative Two Euro coin for the Economic and Monetary Union has a value of €2

Value of the 2 Euro Germany 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Germany: 2 Euro Germany
• Coin page: 10° anniv. Unione Economica e Monetaria

In 2009, the German 2 Euro Commemorative coin was also issued in honor of the city of Saarbrücken and the Church of St. Louis. Coin released on February 6, 2009.

Analyzing the Obverse, one can indeed notice the frontal view of the Church of St. Louis against a neutral background, as is the case for all commemorative coins dedicated to German monuments. To the right are the initials of the engraver Friedrich Brenner FB, below the ground line the inscription SAARLAND and the symbol of the German Mint that minted the coin (A/D/F/G/J).
As for the external part of the commemorative, in the lower semicircle, there is the inscription BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND, which is the Federal Republic of Germany in German. In the upper semicircle, there are the twelve stars, a European symbol, divided into two groups of six and separated by the year 2009 placed at the top center of the coin.

The Common Side on the Reverse is the one depicted on the 2 Euro coins.

Estimated value: €2

Value of the 2 Euro Germany 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Germany: 2 Euro Germany
• Coin page: Saarland: “Chiesa di San Luigi a Saarbrücken”

The Greece 2026 €2 commemorative marks the 100th anniversary of the Academy of Athens. Planned issue in 2026.

Reference mintage about 750,000.

Estimated value: about €3–4 in BU at issue.

Value of the 2 Euro Greece 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3€
• All commemorative coins from Greece: 2 Euro Greece
• Coin page: ONE Unione Economica Monetaria

Let's move on to the second coin in this collection. We are talking about the €2 Commemorative coin from Ireland minted in 2009 for the 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union.

On the Obverse, we can immediately observe a rather characteristic and unique design. It features a stylized man depicted next to the Euro symbol. This indicates that the Euro represents the final stage of an economic and financial evolution for European citizens.

It is noteworthy that the design was chosen directly by European citizens through an online competition.

At the top, the inscription “éıʀe” is engraved, while at the bottom, it reads “AEA 1999-2009 EMU” (Aontas Eacnamaíochta Airgeadaíochta). Above the year “2009”, the initials of the designer ‘ΓΣ' are also present.

Surrounding the design are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

As for the Reverse, it features the Common Side which is the same for all €2 coins.

The coin is included in the FS Division Set and in FS Capsule.

Value:

• The value of the €2 Commemorative coin from Ireland minted in 2009 for the 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €2.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Ireland 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2.50€
• All commemorative coins from Ireland: 2 Euro Ireland
• Coin page: 10 Anni Unione Economica e Monetaria

Another very important coin from 2009 is the one minted in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009. This coin is also common among other European states.

On the Obverse, we find the euro symbol next to the figure of a stylized little man. This subject was chosen through an online competition directly by European citizens. At the top, the arching inscription “REPUBBLICA ITALIANA” while at the bottom is UEM 1999 – 2009. Above the inscription on the right is the author's signature.

Value: The value of the coin commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union, the 2 Euro Italy 2009, is €3.26.

Value of the 2 Euro Italy 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.26€
• All commemorative coins from Italy: 2 Euro Italy
• Coin page: 10 Anni dell’Unione Economica e Monetaria

The first coin honoring a historical figure. Specifically, the 2 Euro Commemorative Italy 2009 that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille Code, which is named after him.

On the Obverse, the 2 Euro coin from Italy 2009 depicts a hand turning the pages of a book, with its index finger resting on the inscription “LOUIS BRAILLE 1809 – 2009”. Below the hand is the name LOUIS BRAILLE, represented in the alphabet he invented, along with the signature of the designer further down.

Above the hand, two birds in flight symbolize free and universal knowledge, alongside the monogram of the Italian Republic. Just below the hand is the mint mark. Surrounding the design are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

Value: The value of the 2 Euro Italy 2009, minted for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Louis Braille, is €3.53.

Value of the 2 Euro Italy 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.53€
• All commemorative coins from Italy: 2 Euro Italy
• Coin page: Braille Code

Granduchessa Charlotte (2009).

Estimated value: 4€

Value of the 2 Euro Luxembourg 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 4€
• All commemorative coins from Luxembourg: 2 Euro Luxembourg
• Coin page: Granduchessa Charlotte

UEM (2009).

Estimated value: 4€

Value of the 2 Euro Luxembourg 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 4€
• All commemorative coins from Luxembourg: 2 Euro Luxembourg
• Coin page: UEM

Let's start with a really interesting coin. This 2 Euro Commemorative Malta 2009 coin was minted to commemorate the 10 years of the European Economic and Monetary Union.

On the Obverse, it features a stylized figure that perfectly blends with the Euro symbol.

This figure was specifically chosen through an online competition in which the citizens of the European Union participated. Above the Euro symbol and the stylized figure, the word Malta is structured in an arch, while below, also in an arch, is UEM 1999-2009.

On the right, the name of the author is present, while the entire coin is surrounded by the classic 12 five-pointed stars representing the member states of the European Union. To the right and left of the star at the bottom, the mintmark and the director's mintmark are present.

On the Reverse, the coin is identical to all other 2 Euro coins from European states.

Value: The 2 Euro commemorative Malta of 2009 has a value of €4.00

Value of the 2 Euro Malta 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 4€
• All commemorative coins from Malta: 2 Euro Malta
• Coin page: 10 years of Economic and Monetary Union

Let's move on to the next coin. Specifically, this 2 Euro Commemorative coin from the Netherlands was minted in 2009 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union.

As we can see, on the Obverse, there is a representation of a primitive, stylized figure next to the Euro symbol. The meaning of this design is that the Euro represents the final phase of the economic journey of European citizens.

It is also important to emphasize that the design of the 2 Euro Netherlands 2009 was chosen by the citizens of Europe themselves through an online survey.

Above the design, the word “NEDERLAND” is present in an arch, while below it reads “EMU. 1999-2009”.

On the outer edge, the 12 stars representing the European states are present. If you pay attention to the sixth star, you can notice that it is enclosed between the mintmark of Utrecht (on the right) and that of the director of the mint (on the left).

Author: Georgios Stamatopoulos

As for the Reverse, it is, of course, just the Common Side, identical for all 2 Euro coins.

The coin is included in the FS Divisionale, in a Coincard FDC (issued in 2013), in an FS Box, and in an FS Capsule.

Value:

• The value of the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from the Netherlands minted in 2009 for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €2

Value of the 2 Euro Netherlands 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2€
• All commemorative coins from Netherlands: 2 Euro Netherlands
• Coin page: EMU 1999-2009

Another €2 commemorative coin from Portugal minted in 2009 is dedicated to the Games of Lusophony. It was issued on 09/06/2009 by the Lisbon Mint.

On the Obverse, the central part features the Logo of the Olympic Games of Lusophony, which is a stylized figure with a rhythmic gymnastics ribbon.
At the top, there is the Coat of Arms of Portugal with the inscription PORTUGAL in a semicircle below it.
On the lower part of the coin, along its perimeter, is the symbol of the Lisbon mint INCM followed by the inscription 2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA and J. Aurélio, the engraver's signature.
Around it, above a texture of concentric circles, stylizing the Olympic stands, are engraved the twelve five-pointed stars representing all European States.

On the Reverse, also known as the value side, the Common Side is engraved as with all €2 commemorative coins.

Edge: 7 castles and 5 coats of arms.

Value:

• The value of the €2 Commemorative Portugal 2009 dedicated to the Games of Lusophony is approximately €3.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Portugal 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Portugal: 2 Euro Portugal
• Coin page: Giochi di Lusofonia

In 2009, another coin was issued that is the same for all European countries using the Euro, this is the Commemorative dedicated to the Economic Monetary Union. The coin was issued on 25/03/2007.

The Obverse of this 2 euro Portugal features a stylized prehistoric figure merging with the € symbol of the euro. The signature of the designer Georgios Stamatopoulos is located at the bottom right (ΓΣ). The word PORTUGAL is inscribed at the top, and UEM 1999-2009 at the bottom.

Surrounding it are depicted the 12 five-pointed stars arranged in a circle, as in the symbol of the European Union.

The Common Side, or value side, is the reverse of the coin that displays the value of 2 euros and a map of European countries.

Edge: 7 castles and 5 coats of arms

Value:

• The value of this bimetallic 2 Euro coin from Portugal minted in 2009 and dedicated to the Economic Monetary Union is €3.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Portugal 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Portugal: 2 Euro Portugal
• Coin page: Unione Economica Monetaria

Let's move on to the next coin. Specifically, this 2 Euro commemorative coin San Marino 2009 celebrates the European Year of Creativity and Innovation.

On the Obverse, we can see the representation of various objects related to Human Genius. There is indeed a compass symbolizing scientific subjects, test tubes, and feathers which, besides being the symbol of San Marino, represent the humanities. At the top, we find the inscription CREATIVITÀ INNOVAZIONE while at the bottom is SAN MARINO and the initials of the author AM Annalisa Masini. To the right, the minting year 2009 and the mint mark R are present.

Author: Annalisa Masini

Value:

• The value of the 2 Euro commemorative coin from San Marino minted in 2009 in honor of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation is €30

Value of the 2 Euro San Marino 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 90€
• All commemorative coins from San Marino: 2 Euro San Marino
• Coin page: Creativity Innovation

The first coin of 2 Euro Commemorative from Slovakia is the one minted in 2009 on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of November 17, 1989, a day that went down in history as the so-called “Velvet Revolution”.

On this day, citizens marched ringing bunches of keys in honor of freedom and democracy.

On the Obverse, we can indeed observe the representation of a bell forming a bunch of keys. Arched above is the inscription “SLOVENSKO 17. NOVEMBER SLOBODA DEMOKRACIA” “1989-2009”.
At the bottom right, the symbol of the Kremnica Mint “MK” (Mincovňa Kremnica) and the initials of the author are printed.

On the outer edge, we can notice the classic 12 five-pointed stars symbolizing European states.

The Reverse is the same as all 2 Euro coins.

The coin is included in two Coincards FDC.

Value:

• What is the value of this coin? Specifically, the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from Slovakia minted in 2009 on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution has a value of €3.50

Value of the 2 Euro Slovakia 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Slovakia: 2 Euro Slovakia
• Coin page: 20 Anni Lotta per Libertà e Democrazia

The second coin in this collection is the 2 Euro Commemorative coin from Slovakia minted in 2009 on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU).

On the Obverse, we can observe the representation of a stylized primitive human figure next to the Euro symbol. This design indicates the euro (and thus the EMU) as the final step in human economic progress, from barter to a single currency. It is worth noting that this design was directly chosen by European citizens through a survey.

Above in an arch is the inscription “SLOVENSKO” while to the left is the symbol of the Kremnica Mint “MK” (Mincovňa Kremnica). At the bottom, we can see the inscription “EMU 1999-2009” (Hospodárskej a Menovej únie). All around the coin are the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing European states.

As for the Reverse, it is practically identical to that of any other 2 Euro coin, as it features the Common Side.

The coin is included in a Coincard FDC

Value:

• Value: This specific 2 Euro Commemorative coin minted in 2009 for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union has a value of €3.

Value of the 2 Euro Slovakia 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Slovakia: 2 Euro Slovakia
• Coin page: Unione Economica e Monetaria

The third coin in this collection is a €2 Commemorative coin also shared with other states. Specifically, it commemorates the 10th anniversary of the European Economic and Monetary Union.

On the Obverse, a stylized figure merges with the Euro symbol. It is important to note that the design was chosen through an online competition in which the citizens themselves participated.

At the top in an arc is the inscription SLOVENIJA, while at the bottom, also in an arc, is the inscription EMU 1999 – 2009. Above the inscription, positioned to the right, is the signature of the designer. Surrounding it, as usual, are the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states.

On the Reverse, the coin is identical to all other €2 coins.

Value:

• The value of the €2 Commemorative coin for the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is €3.50.

Value of the 2 Euro Slovenia 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 3.50€
• All commemorative coins from Slovenia: 2 Euro Slovenia
• Coin page: 10 Years of Economic and Monetary Union

Let’s move on to another coin that is quite significant in European history. Specifically, the commemorative 2 Euro coin from Spain was minted in 2009 to mark the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union, commonly referred to as EMU. Issued on 2/03/2009.

On the Obverse of the 2 Euro coin from Spain 2009, we can indeed see a primitive-style figure next to the Euro, symbolically indicating the evolution of the economy leading to the establishment of the single currency. Above, we find the inscription ESPAÑA while to the left is the crowned M, the symbol of the Madrid Mint.
At the bottom in an arch, we see the inscription UEM 1999-2009.
Surrounding it, we can observe the usual 12 five-pointed stars representing the European States.

Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos

Value:

• The commemorative 2 Euro coin from Spain minted in 2009 to honor the 10th Anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union is valued at €2.50

Value of the 2 Euro Spain 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 2.50€
• All commemorative coins from Spain: 2 Euro Spain
• Coin page: EMU Economic and Monetary Union

Now let's move on to a coin dedicated to the world of science. In particular, this commemorative €2 coin from the Vatican was minted in honor of the International Year of Astronomy.

On the Obverse, there is a beautiful geometric design divided into four parts. In the upper right section is the “Creation of the Stars” by Michelangelo, in the upper left is Galileo's telescope, in the lower left is a sundial, and in the lower right is a next-generation telescope.

At the bottom of the design, there is a sun surrounded by stars and planets. Above this design are the mintmark and the year of minting, while the names of the designer and engraver are present on the left and right, respectively.

As always, the 12 five-pointed stars representing the European states are placed around the design, while on the Reverse, we see the same face as the other common coins.

Estimated value: 50€

Value of the 2 Euro Vatican 2009

• The coin has an indicative value of 50€
• All commemorative coins from Vatican: 2 Euro Vatican
• Coin page: Astronomia