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2-Euro Ticker: New €2 Coins in March 2025
By Sebastian Wieschowski
March once again brought a variety of exciting releases for €2 coin collectors. In the first quarter alone, impressive commemorative coins were issued by Spain, France, Lithuania, and San Marino. Additional countries such as Portugal, Croatia, Latvia, and Lithuania have announced intriguing topics ranging from sustainability and youth movements to significant historical anniversaries. Of particular interest is France’s planned coin dedicated to “Notre Dame de Paris.”
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Controversial: Lithuania’s new €2 coin is also seen as a statement towards its powerful neighbour to the east. Photo: Bank of Lithuania
Lithuania: National Defence
On 27 March 2025, Lithuania issued a €2 commemorative coin dedicated to the theme of national defence. The mintage was 500,000 in brilliant uncirculated (BU) quality, including 5,000 in coincards. No proof version was released.
Spain: Old Town of Salamanca
Spain commemorated the historic old town of Salamanca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a €2 coin issued on 10 March 2025. The mintage was 2,000,000 coins in BU quality. A proof version is planned but has not yet been released.
This time only four instead of five coincards: France’s new €2 coin pays tribute to the Louvre. Photo: Monnaie de Paris
France: The Louvre
France honoured the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris with a new €2 commemorative coin, released on 18 March 2025. The issue included 300,000 coins in BU quality (in coincards), 10,000 in proof, and an additional “reverse proof” version with a limited mintage of just 5,000 pieces.
Not only Italy, but also San Marino is celebrating the Holy Year with a €2 coin. Photo: DFN San Marino
San Marino: Holy Year 2025 – Pilgrims of Hope
On 27 March 2025, San Marino issued a €2 coin marking the Holy Year 2025, themed “Pilgrims of Hope.” The issue was limited to 56,000 BU coins, with an additional 3,000 proof coins included in annual coin sets.
Looking Ahead: Plenty of New Themes for €2 Coins in 2025
The release calendar for 2025 is gradually filling up with more themes expected to appear on €2 commemorative coins. Exact release dates are still to be confirmed.
Portugal: Sustainable Development and the 17 Goals
Portugal plans to issue a €2 commemorative coin highlighting the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, aiming to raise awareness about global challenges such as poverty, climate protection and education. Expected mintage: 507,500 BU and 7,500 proof.
Portugal: Worldwide Scout and Youth Movements
Another Portuguese coin will honour the global engagement of scouting and youth movements, celebrating their contribution to education, community and responsible citizenship. Planned mintage: 507,500 BU and 7,500 proof.
Croatia: City of Pula – The Arena
Croatia will issue a €2 coin dedicated to the Roman arena in Pula – one of the most significant and best-preserved amphitheatres of the Roman Empire. This coin highlights Croatia’s rich cultural heritage. Mintage and release date are yet to be announced.
Croatia: 1100th Anniversary of the Kingdom and King Tomislav’s Coronation
Marking 1100 years since the coronation of King Tomislav and the founding of the Croatian kingdom, this coin will commemorate a key moment in the nation’s history. Details on mintage and release date are still pending.
France: Notre Dame de Paris
France is planning a €2 coin in September 2025 to honour the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The coin commemorates the reconstruction after the devastating 2019 fire and celebrates the cultural and spiritual significance of the iconic landmark. Planned mintage: 20,000,000 BU.
Latvia: Sēlija
Latvia continues its regional series with a €2 coin dedicated to the historical region of Sēlija in the country’s southeast, known for its rich cultural legacy. Scheduled for release in 2025 with a mintage of 413,000 BU coins. No proof version is planned.
Lithuania: Mažoji Lietuva
Lithuania is planning a €2 coin honouring “Mažoji Lietuva” (Little Lithuania), a historic region in the west of the country that played an important role in Lithuanian culture and language history. Expected mintage: 1,000,000 BU. No proof version announced.
Additional Developments
According to rumours, Monaco is planning a new coin set for 2025 featuring an updated portrait of Prince Albert II. Collectors are already speculating about potential design changes, possibly depicting a more modern or representative image of the prince. However, no official confirmation has been issued by Monegasque authorities.
Slovenia is preparing for 2026 with a €2 coin marking the 150th birthday of Ivan Cankar, one of the country’s most influential writers, playwrights and essayists. Cankar is seen as a pivotal figure in Slovenian literature and a passionate social thinker. Further details on release date and mintage are not yet available.
