2 euro Germany 2009, Ludwigskirche in Saarbrücken, Saarland

German commemorative 2 euro coins - Saarland from the "Bundesländer" series

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Germany

The fourth release in the annual German Federation series features the thirteenth largest of the 16 German states, Saarland.

Description: The centre part of the coin depicts the Ludwigskirche in the state capital of Saarbrucken. The name of the state SAARLAND and the mint mark appear under the monument; the engraver's initials FB (Friedrich Brenner) are displayed on the right of the monument.  The twelve stars of the European Union form a semicircle on the upper part of the outer ring, interrupted by the year of mintage '2009'at the top of the coin. The words "Bundesrepublik Deutschland" form a semicircle on the lower part of the outer ring.

2 euro Slovakia 2009, 20th Anniversary of the Start of the Velvet Revolution

Slovak commemorative 2 euro coins - 20th anniversary of the “Day of fight for freedom and democracy”

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Slovakia

A commemorative 2 Euro coin was issued by Slovakia on November 17, 2009, to mark the twentieth anniversary. The coin depicts a bell with a key adjoining the clapper. Ursula K. Le Guin wrote a short story, "Unlocking the Air", in which the jingling of keys played a central role in the liberation of a fictional country called Orsinia.
One element of the demonstrations of the Velvet Revolution was the jingling of keys to signify support. The practice had a double meaning—it symbolized the unlocking of doors and was the demonstrators' way of telling the Communists, "Goodbye, it's time to go home".

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a stylised bell made up of a series of keys. This recalls the demonstration on 17 November 1989, when marching citizens shook their keyrings to make a jangling sound. This marked the beginning of the Velvet Revolution. To the bottom right of the design are the artist’s mark and the mint mark of the Slovak Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica). The design is surrounded above by the legend 17. NOVEMBER SLOBODA – DEMOKRACIA and the dates 1989–2009 and below by the name of the issuing country SLOVENSKO. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Vatican City 2009, International Year of Astronomy

Vatican commemorative 2 euro coins 2009 - International Year of Astronomy

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Vatican

The International Year of Astronomy 2009 is a global effort initiated by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) and UNESCO to help the citizens of the world rediscover their place in the Universe through the day- and night-time sky, and thereby engage a personal sense of wonder and discovery.

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts an allegory of the birth of the stars and planets together with several astronomical instruments. The mint mark R is situated in the bottom left quadrant and the year mark 2009 is at the bottom. The design is surrounded on the bottom left-hand side by the legend ANNO INTERNAZIONALE DELL´ASTRONOMIA and on the top right-hand side by the name of the issuing country CITTÀ DEL VATICANO. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Finland 2009, 200 years of Finnish autonomy

Finnish commemorative 2 euro coins, 200th anniversary of the first Diet of Finland

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Finland

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the profile of the Porvoo Cathedral, which was the site of opening of the first Diet of Finland. The date 1809 appears on the top, and the year mark is on the right side. The indication of the issuing country FI and the mint mark are on the left side. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Italy 2009, 200th Anniversary of birth of Louis Braille

Italian commemorative 2 euro coins - Bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Italy

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a hand reading an open book by touch. Above the index finger, which is pointing at the vertical inscription LOUIS BRAILLE 1809–2009, are two birds symbolising freedom of knowledge. The issuing country reference RI is at the top right, while the mint mark R is at the bottom right. Braille's name is written under the book in the Braille alphabet that he invented. At the very bottom are the initials MCC of the artist Maria Carmela Colanéri. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Belgium 2009, 200th Anniversary of birth of Louis Braille

Belgian commemorative 2 euro coins - Bicentenary of the birth of Louis Braille

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Belgium

Description: The inner part of the coin features a portrait of Louis Braille between his initials (L and B) in the Braille alphabet that he designed. Above the portrait is the inscription LOUIS BRAILLE, and underneath is the inscription BE between the dates 1809 and 2009. To the left and right respectively are the mint mark and the mint master mark. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.
To the left and right respectively are the mint mark and the signature mark of the Master of the Mint.

2 euro San Marino 2009, European Year of Creativity and Innovation

Sammarinese commemorative 2 euro coins - European Year of Creativity and Innovation

Commemorative 2 euro coins from San Marino

The coin was issued on the occasion of the European Year of Creativity and Innovation, launched by the European Commission.

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts objects representing scientific research: a book, a compass, a test tube and a flask. On the left are the three emblematic feathers of the Republic of San Marino. On the right the mint mark and year mark are shown. On the top is the legend CREATIVITÀ INNOVAZIONE. At the bottom are the inscription SAN MARINO and the initials of the artist A.M.. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Portugal 2009, 2nd Lusophone Games

Portuguese commemorative 2 euro coins - 2nd Lusophone Games

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Portugal

The coin was issued on the occasion of the 2nd Lusophone Games (2.os Jogos da Lusophonia, Lisbon, 11-19 July 2009) with the participation of twelve Portuguese-speaking countries.

Description: The inner part of the coin shows a gymnast swirling a long ribbon. At the top, the Portuguese coat of arms appears within a semicircle formed by the inscription PORTUGAL. In a semicircle at the bottom the legend 2.os JOGOS DA LUSOFONIA LISBOA is inscribed between the initials INCM on the left and the artist's name J. AURÉLIO on the right. The year mark appears above the gymnast's head, to the left. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin (on a background of concentric circular lines).

2 euro Luxembourg 2009, 90th Anniversary of Grand Duchess Charlotte's Accession to the Throne

Luxembourgish commemorative 2 euro coins - 90th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand-Duchess Charlotte in 1919.

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Luxembourg

This commemorative coin is dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand-Duchess Charlotte in 1919.

Description: The coin shows the effigy of Grand Duke Henri on the left hand side of its inner part, superimposed on the effigy of the Grand Duchess Charlotte, both looking to the left. The vertically aligned text LËTZEBUERG and the year mark, flanked by the mint master's mark and the mint mark, appear on the right hand side of the inner part of the coin. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Germany 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and introduction of the Euro

German commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Germany 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Spain 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the birth of the euro

Spanish commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Spain 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Slovenia 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the launch of the euro

Slovenian commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Slovenia 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Slovakia 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and introduction of the Euro

Slovak commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Slovakia 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Portugal 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the birth of the euro

Portuguese commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Portugal 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Netherlands 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the launch of the euro

Dutch commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Netherlands 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Malta 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and introduction of the Euro

Maltese commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Malta 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Luxembourg 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the birth of the euro

Luxembourgish commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Luxembourg 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Ireland 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and introduction of the Euro

Irish commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Ireland 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Italy 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the launch of the euro

Italian commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Italy 

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Greece 2009, Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the birth of the euro

Greek commemorative 2 euro coins - Ten years of Economic and Monetary Union and the euro 

 Commemorative 2 euro coins from Greece

 Description: The centre of the coin shows a stylised human figure whose left arm is prolonged by the euro symbol. The initials ΓΣ of the sculptor appear below the euro symbol. The name(s) of the issuing country in the national language(s) appear(s) at the top, while the indication 1999–2009 and the acronym EMU translated into the national language(s) appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.