Slovakia 2 Euro 2022 'Steam Engine'

Slovakia 2 Euro 2022 'Steam Engine'. It is exactly 300 years ago that the first steam engine was introduced in Slovakia and Europe. This steam engine ensured that water could be pumped out of the mines. This unique invention made mining operations a lot easier and safer. The steam engine (atmospheric machine) had to be operated by at least 3 people and ran on coal, it was hard work but it made it a lot safer. To commemorate that the first Steam Engine (Atmospheric machine) was put into operation 300 years ago, in Slovakia, it has been decided to issue a special 2 Euro coin. This beautiful steam engine is depicted on the face of the coin. Furthermore, the country name 'Slovensko' (Slovakia) is displayed along with the years 1722 - 2022. The coin is packed in a printed coin holder.