Ireland €2 U2 50th anniversary 2026 — Value and Rarity

Full sheet for Ireland's 2026 €2 commemorative U2 50th anniversary: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.

Description of the 2 Euro U2 50th anniversary 2026

Ireland €2 commemorative 2026 – U2 50th anniversary — Ireland €2 commemorative 2026 U2 50th anniversary — coin obverse

The Ireland 2026 €2 commemorative marks the 50th anniversary of the rock band U2, formed in Dublin in September 1976. Issued on 25 September 2026.

The obverse, by Shaughn McGrath, shows the four band members (Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jr.). Above: U2/50th Anniversary and éire; below the year 2026; Dutch mint caduceus on the right; twelve EU stars. Mintage 155,000 (150,000 BU coincards + 5,000 proof sets; eurocollezione).

Designer: Shaughn McGrath

Coin specifications

Country	Ireland
Coin type	Commemorative coin
Subject	U2 50th anniversary
Denomination	2 euro
Year	2026
Edge	Finemente zigrinato con il motivo «2» in incuso, seguito da due stelle a cinque punte, ripetuto sei volte alternativamente dal basso in alto e viceversa.
Material	Bi-metallic — outer ring: copper-nickel; core: nickel brass / nickel / nickel brass
Diameter	25,75 mm
Thickness	2,20 mm
Weight	8,50 g
Data di emissione	25/09/2026
Mint	Olanda

Mintage and rarity

Year	Mint	Mintage	Notes
2026	Olanda	155.000	BU coincard 150.000 · Cofanetto FS 5.000 · Totale 155.000

Market value

Estimated value: about €10 in UNC (collector issue; preliminary estimate).

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Ireland U2 €2 coin worth?

2026 collector issue (coincard/proof set). Indicative BU value about €10; price depends on packaging and demand. Mintage 155,000.

What is the mintage of the Ireland U2 2026 €2?

Total mintage 155,000: 150,000 BU coincards and 5,000 proof sets (Dutch Mint).

Where can I buy the U2 €2 coin?

It is sold in BU coincards and proof sets through numismatic dealers and online auctions. It is not a mass circulating issue.

How much is the 2026 Ireland U2 50th anniversary €2 worth?

Listed BU value: €10. Mintage: 155.000.

What is the mintage of the 2026 U2 50th anniversary coin?

Catalog mintage: 155.000.

Is the 2026 U2 50th anniversary €2 rare?

Catalog rarity NC: premiums over face are more common, depending on condition and demand.

Who designed the 2026 U2 50th anniversary €2?

Designer: Shaughn McGrath.

When was the U2 50th anniversary coin issued?

Issue date listed: 25 September 2026.

Where can I find all Irish commemoratives?

In the Ireland pillar catalog: /euro-coins/ireland/2-euro-commemoratives/

Where can I sell a 2026 U2 50th anniversary €2?

Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.

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