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Vukovar on the new Croatian commemorative 2-euro coin

On September 21, 2026, the Croatian National Bank put into circulation a new 2-euro commemorative coin „City of Vukovar”. The issue is part of the „Croatian Cities” series and is dedicated to a city of exceptional historical, cultural, and symbolic significance for the Republic of Croatia. The coin was issued in a total quantity of 500,000.

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Bulgarian Euro drama: it hasn't even started, and it's already stuck

Bulgaria has not even begun its full life in the eurozone yet, and it has already found itself in its first serious numismatic and political debate. At the center of the story is Bulgaria's first commemorative 2-euro coin, planned for 2026, dedicated to the Bulgarian alphabet (azbuka). The topic is seemingly cultural, educational, and

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Belgian-French “diplomatic war” over the 2-euro coin

Numismatics often reflects history, identity, and collective memory, yet it rarely sparks an open political conflict between states. That is precisely what happened in 2015, when Belgium planned to issue a commemorative 2-euro coin marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. Instead of a routine numismatic release, the entire project

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Coin overview: Croatia 2 euros 2023. Introduction of the euro as the currency in the Republic of Croatia

Following the introduction of the euro, Croatia also received its first commemorative 2-euro coin. The first Croatian commemorative euro coin is dedicated to the introduction of the euro as the currency unit in the Republic of Croatia. This coin was put into circulation on September 15, 2023, and immediately met with a barrage of criticism; from the very

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