The euro coins and banknotes entered into circulation on 1 January 2002. In 2012 the euro countries minted a 2 euro commemorative coin to mark this moment.
The Eurozone's 10th anniversary €2 commemorative coin, chosen by public vote, celebrated a decade of EMU.
It symbolized European unity, stability, and integration.
The Erasmus Programme is a student exchange programme in the European Union established in 1987. In 2022, the European Union commemorated this by minting a 2 euro commemorative series.
The European Flag was adopted in 1985 by the European countries. The flag features twelve golden stars on a blue background. In 2015, 35 years later, the Eurozone countries minted a commemorative coin to mark this 30 years anniversary.
The Treaty of Rome is a treaty that marks a pivotal moment in the history of the European Union. The treaty laid the foundation for what is now the European Union. 50 years after the treaty was signed, the eurozone countries issued a 2 euro coin.
