# 483 - 2 Euro Commemoratives - Part 27
I love commemorative coins and, a few years ago, I discovered that the Euro Community was minting commemorative coins.
Each country has the right to mint up to two coins each year. They must be 2 euros, with the same face of a normal 2 euros coin and the same attributes and aspect.
The minting country uses the other side to show us what it is being commemorated.
They circulate exactly as the normal 2 euros coins.
The only exception to the rule of two coins each year is when they commemorate facts that affect the whole Europe. In this case the countries are allowed an extra coin.
They are Bi-Metallic Nickel-brass clad Nickel center in Copper-nickel ring, 8.5 g.
The first one was minted in Greece (2004) to commemorate the Athens Summer Olympic Games with a mintage of 50,000,000.
I will show all that I have, in no particular order.
The info about the coins was taken from Numista : https://en.numista.com/index.php
Today's first is a 2015 2 Euro from Slovenia, commemorating the 30th Anniversary of the Flag of the European Union. The designs show the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future.
The second is a 2015 2 Euro from Lithuania, commemorating the Lithuanian Language. The design shows the word ‘AČIŪ’(THANK YOU) - one of the most beautiful words in the Lithuanian language.
The third is a 2015 2 Euro from France, commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the End of World War II. In the coin’s central field is a modern graphic representation of a dove. It is carrying an olive branch, the symbol of peace, whose branches have been replaced by the 12 stars of the European flag.
I hope you have enjoyed our little walk around the euro commemoratives.
Thank you for reading. Please comment, upvote, resteem and advise me.
Did the UK had a 2 Euro commemorative, most likely, huh? With their exit from the system, did they have to mint new coinage?
UK never used the Euro. They always used the Pound. So, only Pounds commemoratives.
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Not a fan of this design or the EU really. Sadly it is what Hitler wanted a powerful Germany basically calling the shots for all of Europe. Just my view and not meant to offend. Thanks for sharing brother!!
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Germany was destroyed during WW II , resurrected and became the richest country in Europe. Now they lead the EU in peace, at least. Let's wait for the future...
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Indeed sir. Some would not use the word lead lol, more like force. Appreciate you my friend
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