Since the introduction of the euro in 2002, 2-euro coins have become the only circulating coins that can have a special commemorative motif. Each eurozone member state has the option to mint up to two such commemorative coins annually, plus one joint coin for significant pan-European anniversaries (e.g., 10 years of the euro, 35 years of the Erasmus program, etc.).
The collector boom started in the early years – especially after the release of several low-mintage issues in Monaco, Vatican City, or San Marino. Today, there are hundreds of different 2-euro commemorative coins, and collectors across Europe follow each new release with great interest.
What makes these coins so attractive?
- ✅ Circulating currency that you can find in change, but some are worth up to thousands of euros
- ✅ Small format, easy to collect even without a large budget
- ✅ History, culture, and art in one – each motif has its story
- ✅ Limited mintage – the lower it is, the higher the collectible value
In 23 years of the euro, many unique coins have been minted. We reveal the TOP 6 rarest 2-euro commemorative coins issued by 2025.
Monaco 2007 – Grace Kelly (25th anniversary of death)
- Mintage: only 20,001 pieces
- Price: collectible up to €1,500 – €5,000, depending on condition – some sales reached peaks of €5,000
- Reason for rarity: extremely limited number, elegant portrait of Grace Kelly, and high demand in the collector community
Monaco 2015 – 800th anniversary of the first castle on the rock
- Mintage: approximately 10,000 pieces
- Value: around €1,200 – €2,000 for non-circulating proof edition
- Numismatic significance: symbol of the country's historical mission, unique graphics, and low mintage
Monaco 2022 – 100th anniversary of the death of Prince Albert I.
- Mintage: only 15,000 pieces
- Price in PROOF: around $600+ (550€) when maintaining NULL condition
San Marino 2004 – Bartolomeo Borghesi
- Mintage: approximately 110,000 pieces
- Market price: €100 – €300 depending on preservation
- Reason for interest: coin dedicated to a significant numismatist with limited edition
Malta 2011 – First elections (Constitutional History)
- Mintage: only 430,000 pieces, but relatively few compared to regular series
- Value: around €50 – €80, reasonably priced considering the mintage
Lithuania 2021 – Žemaitija (Samogitia) – historical regions
- Mintage: 500,000 pcs (many pieces in sets, fewer in actual circulation)
- Price (2025): €30 – €60 for the coincard version, of which only 5,000 pieces were issued.
- Reason for inclusion: Although not extremely rare, among regular 2-euro coins, it is one of the harder to find in circulation and highly sought after in the Baltics.
This year, we have added two new issues that can immediately join the "club" of the rarest euro coins.
Luxembourg issued a Proof coin in 2025 with a mintage of only 1,000 pieces, making it one of the rarest 2-euro coins ever – exceptionally low mintage only comparable to Croatia 2025 Proof limited mintage 500 pcs extremely rare CoinsWeekly.
In conclusion, we would like to offer some practical recommendations for collectors who have decided to focus on 2-euro commemorative coins – whether as a passionate hobby or as an investment opportunity. Collectors are advised to focus mainly on commemorative 2-euro coins with low mintage, issued by smaller states such as Monaco, Vatican City, or San Marino. These coins are often only available in official sets, which significantly limits their number and increases their value. On the other hand, even larger eurozone countries issue very interesting thematic coins every year, which have historical, cultural, or artistic significance – for example, France, Belgium, Germany, or Slovenia.
Also interesting are series of coins tied to a specific theme (e.g., regions of Lithuania, German federal states, or the Portuguese presidency), which can form a nice and valuable collection. A good move is to focus on coins in UNC (uncirculated) condition or in proof quality, which retain the highest collectible value. It is also advantageous if the coin is still in its original packaging (blister) or collector's card.
If you want to advance further in this area, there are several expert catalogs that annually update information on new releases, mintages, and indicative prices.
Collecting 2-euro commemorative coins is today not only a fun and a journey through the history of Europe in a small metal format, but also a sensible way to combine interest with long-term value. Explore our wide range of 2-euro coins minted at Slovakia's Kremnica Mint, National Bank of Slovakia, or browse the offer of collector's 2 euro coins from other EU countries.