2 euro Germany 2011, Cologne cathedral - Federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia

German commemorative 2 euro coins - Nordrhein-Westfalen from the "Bundesländer" series

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Germany

The sixth release in the annual German Federation series features the westernmost, most populous, and economically most powerful state of Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia.

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts the Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom) with the inscription Nordrhein-Westfalen underneath as reference to the German federal state (Bundesland). The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European Union flag combined with the year 2011 at the bottom of the ring.

2 euro Portugal 2011, 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernão Mendes Pinto

Portuguese commemorative 2 euro coins 2011 - 500th Birthday of Fernão Mendes Pinto

The coin commemorates the 500th anniversary of the birth of Fernão Mendes Pinto, the Portuguese explorer of the Asian seas and countries. "Peregrinação" (Pilgrimage), his book on discoveries and adventures was published posthumously. 

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Portugal

Description: The inner part of the coin shows a sailing ship on several wave-shaped inscriptions referring to Portugal, Lisbon, his book Peregrinação and some of his travel destinations. The inscription Portugal appears underneath, and his name above. The years 1511 and 2011 appear are to the left and right of the central image, respectively. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Monaco 2011, The wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock

Monegasque commemorative 2 euro coins 2011 - The wedding of Prince Albert and Charlene

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Monaco

Description: The inner part of the coin shows, at the center, the effigies of Prince Albert and Charlene Wittstock. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "MONACO" and the year of issuance "2011". The mint mark and the mint engravers mark appear before and after "MONACO 2011", respectively.  The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Spain 2011, Court of the Lions in the Alhambra, Granada

Spanish commemorative 2 euro coins - Patio de los Leones of the Alhambra, Generalife and Albayzín, Granada

Second of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites series

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Spain

Description of the design: The design shows the lion yard of the Alhambra(Patio de los Leones in the Alhambra), the fortified castle in the city of Granada, which in 1984 was declared UNESCO World Heritage. At the bottom of the coin is the inscription ESPAÑA and the year mark, with the mint mark at the top. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Vatican City 2011, 26th World Youth Day - Madrid 2011

€2 commemorative coins - Vatican City 2013, The 28th World Youth Day to be celebrated in Rio de Janeiro in July 2013. 

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Vatican City

Description: The inner part of the coin shows three young people and two flags, and also the mintmark "R" and the year "2011". At the top, along the outer limit of the inner ring, from left to right, "XXVI" and "G.M.G" from Giornata Mondiale della Gioventù (World Youth Day). At the bottom of the inner ring is the inscription CITTÀ DEL VATICANO. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro San Marino 2011, 500th Anniversary of the birth of Giorgio Vasari

Sammarinese commemorative 2 euro coins - The 500th anniversary of the birth of Giorgio Vasari

Commemorative 2 euro coins from San Marino

Description: The central part of the coin shows a detail of the painting by Giorgio Vasari "Giuditta decapita Oloferne" (Judith Beheading Holofernes). On the bottom, the dates "1511-2011", on the left "G. Vasari" and the mintmark "R", on the right the name of the issuing country "San Marino" and the initials of the author Claudia Momoni "CM ". The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro France 2011 30th anniversary of the Day of Music

French commemorative €2 coins 2011, The 30th anniversary of the Music Day (Fête de la musique)

The design commemorates the 30th anniversary of the French "Fête de la musique" (Music Day), which first took place in France in 1982 and has since spread to many other countries. The purpose of this all-night music celebration on the summer solstice is to promote music for amateur and professional musicians with free concerts open to the public.

Commemorative 2 euro coins from France

Description: The inner part of the coin depicts a cheerful crowd (with the stylized image of a musical instrument and notes floating in the air) symbolizing the atmosphere of celebration on the Day of Music, which has been celebrated in France every summer solstice since 1981. The words Fête de la MUSIQUE and the date 21 JUIN 2011 appear in the centre of the drawing. At the top, slanting rightwards, are the words 30e ANNIVERSAIRE and the letters RF appear at the bottom. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Belgium 2011, 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day

Belgian commemorative 2 euro coins 2011 - 1st Centenary of the International Women's Day

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Belgium

Description: The coin displays the effigies of Isala Van Diest, the first female Belgian doctor, and Marie Popelin, the first female Belgian lawyer. Their names (I. VAN DIEST and M. POPELIN) are written under the effigies, separated by the year mark, and above the inscriptions are the symbols of their respective professions (the Rod of Asclepius and the Scales of Justice). Above the effigies are the inscription BE, the mint master mark and the mint mark. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Malta 2011, Constitutional history – first election of representatives in 1849

2 euro Greece 2011, The Special Olympics World Summer Games - Athens 2011

Greek €2 commemorative coins, 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens from 25 June to 4 July 2011. 

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Greece

Description: The centre of the coin shows the symbol of the Games, a radiant sun, the "source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games". "Excellence" is depicted in the olive branch, and "power" in the spiral form in the centre of the sun. Two inscriptions surround the centre on the right half, XIII SPECIAL OLYMPICS W.S.G. ATHENS 2011 and ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ, with the mint mark in between. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

Reverse: left from the coin centre face value: 2, on the right inscription: EURO; in the background of the inscription a map of Europe; in the background of the map vertically six parallel lines ending on both sides with five-pointed stars (the reverse is common for all euro coins)

Issuing volume: 1 million coins
Date of issue: June 2011
Face value:       2 euro
Diameter:         25.75 mm
Thickness:        2.2 mm
Weight:            8.5 gr
Composition: BiAlloy (Nk/Ng), ring Cupronickel (75% copper - 25% nickel clad on nickel core), center Nickel brass.
Designer: Georgios Stamatopoulos
€2 Edge Inscription: The Greek €2 coin edge inscription is 'EΛΛHNIKH ΔHMOKPATIA' (Hellenic Republic), followed by a star:
Mint Location: Μέντα της Ελλάδας (Mint of Greece), in Athens, Greece.
Mint Marks: Mintmark of the Athens mint: a stylized acanthus leaf. Located just inside the upper left of the inner circle.
National Identification: Text: 'ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΔΗΜΟΚΡΑΤΙΑ'; (Hellenic Republic) Local long form of Greece.

2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games

The 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games was a sporting event held from June, 25th 2011 – July, 4th 2011 in Athens, Greece. The opening ceremony of the games took place on 25 June 2011 at the Panathinaiko Stadium and the closing ceremony was held on 4 July 2011.

"Over 7,500" athletes, from 185 countries, competed in a total of twenty-two sports.
Sports: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Bocce, Bowling, Cycling, Equestrian, Floor Hockey, Football (Soccer), Golf, Gymnastics, Judo, Kayak, Powerlifting, Roller Skating, Sailing, Softball, Table Tennis, Team Handball, Tennis, Volleyball.

2 euro Italy 2011, 150th Anniversary of Italian unification

Italian 2011 €2 Euro Commemorative coin - The 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Italy

Description: The inner part of the coin shows three Italian flags in the wind, representing the three anniversaries (1911, 1961 and 2011) and illustrating a link between generations; this is the logo of the 150th anniversary of Italian unification. There are a number of inscriptions: at the top, the inscription 150º DELL'UNITÀ D'ITALIA; at the right, the initials RI; at the bottom, the dates 1861 › 2011 › ›; under the dates, at the centre, the mint mark, and at the right, the initials of the artist Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini and his profession (incisore), ELF INC.. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Slovenia 2011, 100th anniversary of the birth of Franc Rozman - Stane

2 euro Slovakia 2011, 20th anniversary of the formation of the Visegrad Group

2 euro Finland 2011, 200th anniversary of the Bank of Finland

Finnish commemorative 2 euro coins 2011, The 200th anniversary of the Bank of Finland

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Finland

Description: The centre of the coin shows a Whooper Swan (the Finnish national bird). The swan's wing separates the years 1811 (at the bottom right) and 2011 (at the centre left). The letter V in the left armpit of the swan stands for the surname of the designer Hannu Veijalainen. At the bottom of the inner ring, the inscription FI and the mint mark are shown. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the design on the outer ring of the coin.

2 euro Netherlands 2011, The 500th anniversary of the publication of the world-famous book "Laus Stultitiae" by Desiderius Erasmus

€2 commemorative coins - Netherlands 2011, The 500th anniversary of the publication of the world-famous book "Laus Stultitiae" (The Praise of Folly) by the Dutch Renaissance philosopher, Catholic priest, social critic, humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus. 

Commemorative 2 euro coins from Netherlands

2 euro Luxembourg 2011, 50th anniversary of the appointment by the Grand-Duchess Charlotte of her son Jean as "lieutenant-représentant"