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The arches of the new Meritxell Sanctuary and a scene of livestock farming are featured on Andorra's two commemorative €2 coins for 2026, whose designs we can now reveal with official images. The Andorran Government's Issues Service has provided Numismática Visual with the documentation for both coins and confirms that their distribution is scheduled for November 23.
After previewing the reasons for these issues a few days ago, we can now delve into the details and learn about their presentations. Both designs were created by the FNMT-RCM, which is also responsible for their minting, and each coin will have a mintage of 60,000 pieces in BU (Brilliant Uncirculated) quality.
Front side of the 2 euro Andorra 2026 note dedicated to the new Meritxell Sanctuary. © Govern d'Andorra.
Meritxell: the arches of the sanctuary become currency
The first piece celebrates the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the new Meritxell Sanctuary, opened in 1976. The complex houses the image of Our Lady of Meritxell, patron saint of Andorra, and occupies a prominent place in the identity and memory of the Principality.
Its national facade displays an exterior view of the sanctuary, with its stone walls, the building's distinct volumes, and a succession of arches that lend depth to the composition. Above this architecture appear other arched lines, visually linked to the large number 50. This is one of the most recognizable details of the design: the anniversary number is integrated into the forms that define the monument itself.
The inscription "SANTUARI NOU DE MERITXELL," meaning "new Sanctuary of Meritxell," runs along the top of the central section. Next to the number 50 are "ANIVERSARI" and the year 2026, while "ANDORRA" occupies the lower section. The twelve stars of the European Union surround the scene in the outer ring.
The coin is presented on an individual card or coincard illustrated with a photograph of the sanctuary. The large white arch and the stone walls in the background allow us to recognize in the presentation the same forms we have just observed in the relief of the coin.
Official presentation of the coin dedicated to the fiftieth anniversary of the new Sanctuary of Meritxell. © Government of Andorra.
Transhumance: a livestock farmer, his animals, and the mountains
The second commemoration is dedicated to transhumance, the seasonal movement of livestock between grazing areas. This tradition is part of Andorra's identity and was added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2023.
National side of the 2 euro note from Andorra 2026 dedicated to transhumance. © Govern d'Andorra.
The scene depicts a shepherd and several animals in a mountainous landscape. In the foreground is a human figure, standing with a staff in hand. At his feet is a dog, and beside him, a sheep with abundant wool and a bell around its neck. The proximity of these figures focuses attention on those who are moving the flock.
Behind them, the silhouettes of a horse and a cow are visible, positioned against the backdrop of the mountains. The combination of detailed figures in the foreground and simpler forms in the background allows for the inclusion of different species without diminishing the prominence of the farmer and the sheep. The name "ANDORRA" follows the upper curve of the central image, and the year 2026 appears to the right, within the silhouette of the cow.
Its coincard uses a photograph of a flock, with a sheep in the foreground. The presentation thus extends the rural scene of the coin and makes visible, even beyond the metal, the motif to which it is dedicated.
Official presentation of the €2 note dedicated to transhumance, with a print run of 60,000 BU copies. © Govern d'Andorra.
60,000 BU copies of each coin
The official documentation specifies the same technical characteristics for both commemorative coins. Both are minted in BU quality and share the common 2-euro reverse, featuring the face value and a map of Europe. The FNMT-RCM of Spain is responsible for both the design and production.
Feature Data for both currencies
Face value 2 euros
Year of issue 2026
Composition Cupronickel / nickel-brass
Diameter 25.75 mm
Weight 8.50 g
Quality BU
Print run 60,000 copies per issue
Presentation Individual Coincard
Design and minting FNMT-RCM (Spain)
Planned distribution November 23, 2026
The Andorra 2026 euro set will also be issued: 7,000 units
The annual issue is completed with a special presentation of the eight ordinary Andorran denominations, from 1 cent to 2 euros, with a combined face value of 3.88 euros. The mintage will be 7,000 units, and the coins will also be minted by the FNMT-RCM.
The cover of this 2026 euro set features photographs of sculptures from the Iron Route in Ordino. Its distribution is part of the issue scheduled for November 23.
Special presentation of the eight ordinary securities of Andorra 2026, limited to 7,000 units. © Government of Andorra.
Information and images provided by the Emissions Service of the Ministry of Finances of the Government of Andorra.
Commemorative 2 euro coins 2026
Andorra commemorative 2 euro coins
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Recent, câțiva dintre colegii noștri au realizat un diagnostic arheologic și au făcut un sondaj în fântâna din interiorul cetății, iar rezultatele obținute sunt promițătoare.
Cercetarea a permis observația potrivit căreia fântâna avea formă rectangulară și nu ovală, așa cum a fost ea reconstruită în anii '70. Săpătura a atins adâncimea de - 9,5 m, dar forajul suplimentar realizat a confirmat că fântâna este mult mai adâncă. 
Tot în umplutura fântânii a fost identificat și un fragment din ancadramentul unei uși, care ar putea aparține sec. XV. 
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