Slovenia 2 Euro 2017 10 Years Euro in Slovenia Proof

After several countries entered the European Union using the Euro as their currency in 2002, Slovenia was the first country to actually introduce the euro... Read more
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Additional Information

SKU SI17-2EURO4
Theme 10 Jaar Euro in Slovenië
Worth 2 euro
Metal Koper-nikkel-messing
Country Slovenia
Quality PROOF
Year 2017
Weight 8,5 gram
Diameter 25,75
Category Special 2 euro coins

Product Description

After several countries entered the European Union using the Euro as their currency in 2002, Slovenia was the first country to actually introduce the euro as their currency. This was on January 1 2007 and because it was exactly 10 years since Slovenia introduced the euro as a means of payment, Slovenia has issued a special 2 euro coin. A competition was organised and the winning design of the coin was devised by the graphic designer Matej RamÜak. On the coin are 10 swallows flying around in a circle clockwise. The swallow was chosen because this bird is of great importance as a folkloric heritage in Slovenia and it symbolizes Slovenia's progress and development. Additionally on the coin the text æ10 let Skupne Evropske ValuteÆ (10 years of European single currency), and separated by a point, the text æSlovenija 2017Æ text is displayed. The coin is in the Quality Proof, which means that it is struck with a special stamp and has the highest quality. The coin has been carefully packed in a coin capsule.