Always Rare: 2-Euro Commemorative Coins from Slovakia
In 2009, the Slovak Republic introduced the Euro as currency. The pieces were produced with the new reverse design right from the beginning. Unfortunately, Slovak 2-euro coins are hardly ever found in the wallets of other euro countries. However, you can find the beautifully designed coins from Slovakia at any coin dealer. The same applies to the internet, of course. As always, I want to introduce some pieces that are likely to increase in value. The number of 2-euro commemorative issues from Slovakia is still quite small. And mintage figures are usually below one million pieces. Coins from Slovakia could therefore be the ideal start for your 2-euro collection.
2-Euro Circulation Coins
The reverse design (RV) meets the requirements set for all euro countries. In accordance with the national coat of arms, the obverse design (OBV) has featured a patriarchal cross (double cross) on a trimount since 2009. On the bottom of the left side, we can see the year and the mint mark of the Kremnica mint. On the bottom right are the initials of the artist Ivan Řehák (IR). The reeded edge reads “SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA” and features a linden leaf between two stars. 2-euro circulation coins weren’t minted every year.
Just like 2-euro commemorative coins, all 2-euro circulation coins consist of a ring made of cupronickel. The core is made of nickel brass with a nickel core (CuNi / Ni, CuNiZn plated). All pieces can slightly be attracted by a magnet at the centre.
Technical Specifications
- Weight: 8.50 g
- Diameter: 25.75 mm
- Reeded edge
- In addition to the reeded edge, circulation coins from Slovakia feature the edge inscription SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA and a linden leaf between two stars.
Particularities
Coloured or even gilded pieces aren’t official issues. They have been doctored and lost their former value as currency. Some coins show a larger gap between ring and centre, this is no minting error but a mere coincidence. The same is true for minor weak strikes.
Mint Error Coins
So far, no “actual” error coins have been found. Nevertheless, keep looking for minor punching errors, die cracks and rotated die error coins.
Appraisal
2-euro coins from Slovakia can rarely be found in circulation. Mint state specimens can be purchased on the secondary market for prices between 4 and 10 euros.
Joint Issues of the Eurozone
The Slovak Republic participated in the three joint issues of the eurozone of 2009, 2012 and 2015. So far, no mint error coins have been found. These pieces are hardly ever found in circulation. On the secondary market, prices for mint state specimens range from 4 to 10 euros. The prices of all three joint issues may increase in the future.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications correspond to those of a 2-euro circulation coin.
Obverse 20 Years Velvet Revolution 2009.
20 Years Velvet Revolution in Czechoslovakia, 2009
The motif shows a stylized bunch of keys, which served as a bell and was a typical sign of the demonstrations on 17 November 1989 in then Czechoslovakia. With keys, people protesting for freedom and democracy rang in the Velvet Revolution. At the bottom we can see the country’s name “SLOVENSKO”. Just above on the right is the mint mark and the sign of the artist.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications correspond to those of a 2-euro circulation coin.
Particularities
Coloured or even gilded pieces are not official issues. They have been doctored and lost their former value as currency.
Mint Error Coins
So far, no mint error coins have been found. Nevertheless, keep looking for minor punching errors, die cracks and rotated die error coins. Although pieces without centre were already offered online for a lot of money, they were manipulated. The pictures of the online offers clearly confirmed this suspicion.
Appraisal
These coins can hardly be found in circulation. On the secondary market, prices for mint state specimens range between 4 and 10 euros.
Obverse 10th Anniversary of the Accession to the EU 2014.
10th Anniversary of the Accession to the EU, 2014
The motif is dominated by the large letters “EU” – for European Union. The right side shows the date of accession (01/05/2004) and the year 2014. In addition, the coat of arms of Slovakia can be seen in the “U”. Below, the country’s name in the form of an arch, to its left the mint mark. On the right side you can see the initials of the designer Mária Poldaufová.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications correspond to those of a 2-euro circulation coin.
Particularities
Coloured or even gilded pieces are not official issues. They have been doctored and lost their former value as currency.
Mint Error Coins
So far, no mint error coins have been found. Nevertheless, keep looking for minor punching errors, die cracks and rotated die error coins.
Appraisal
These coins cannot be found in circulation. On the secondary market, prices for mint state specimens range between 6 and 10 euros.
Obverse 550th Anniversary of the University Istropolitana Bratislava 2017.
550th Anniversary of the University Istropolitana Bratislava, 2017
The University Istropolitana was founded in 1465 and opened in 1467 in Bratislava. On the top left of the OBV is a medallion with King Matthias Corvinus, in the background a detail of the building. In addition, there is the year 1467. In the foreground is the image of two students and their teacher. Below the country’s name and the year. On the left side is the mint mark and the letters “MP” for the designer.
Technical Specifications
The technical specifications correspond to those of a 2-euro circulation coin.
Particularities
Coloured or even gilded pieces are not official issues. They have been doctored and lost their former value as currency.
Mint Error Coins
So far, no mint error coins have been found. Nevertheless, keep looking for minor punching errors, die cracks and rotated die error coins.
Appraisal
These coins cannot be found in circulation. On the secondary market, prices for mint state specimens range between 6 and 10 euros.
In the online database Cosmos of Collectibles you can find all 2-euro coins of Slovakia.
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