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From January 13, 2026, Spaniards—and all citizens of the eurozone—will be able to find a special coin in their change: a Slovak 2 euro piece issued to celebrate Trenčín being the European Capital of Culture 2026.
As with all commemorative coins of this value, it is not an object exclusively for collectors: the coin will be legal tender throughout the eurozone, which means that it will circulate among us like any other, carrying the name of the Slovakian city into millions of European hands.
The selection of Trenčín to hold the title is, in itself, a recognition of the cultural strength of this historic city. Located in western Slovakia and crowned by an imposing medieval castle, Trenčín has been committed to creativity, the arts, and urban revitalization for years. The issuance of a special coin amplifies this message and makes the celebration tangible and everyday.
The official design description is meticulous. At its center is the stylized silhouette of Trenčín Castle, the city's undisputed symbol. The artist, Klára Fojtů, who created the design, uses it as the central axis around which various cultural icons are arranged: a palette and paintbrush, a film camera, and classic theatrical masks. Each element adds a different layer to the artistic world that Trenčín aims to showcase to the rest of Europe during its year as a European Capital of Culture.
The name TRENČÍN appears integrated into the composition, along with the year 2026. We also find the mark of the historic Kremnica Mint, represented by the letters MK between two dies, a signature that has accompanied the monetary issues of the Slovak territory since the 14th century.
At the bottom of the coin is the legend “EURÓPSKE HLAVNÉ MESTO KULTÚRY” (“European Capital of Culture”), and at the top, the name of the country: SLOVENSKO. The outer ring maintains the twelve stars of the European Union, as on all 2 euro coins.
The mintage of this coin is 1 million pieces, of which 5,000 will be Proof quality.
Even the edge is personalized: it is engraved with "SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA" between two stars and a small linden leaf, one of the national symbols of Slovakia.
Beyond its monetary function, this coin acts as a miniature cultural ambassador. The idea that a citizen of Cádiz, Barcelona, or Bilbao might receive a coin celebrating Trenčín's cultural year as change perfectly reflects the European spirit: thousands of stories, identities, and traditions circulating freely among us.
For Slovakia, the coin represents an opportunity to highlight its heritage and creative scene. For the European Union, it is a reminder of how culture can unite diverse countries, becoming a common language. And for collectors, it will undoubtedly be a coveted piece, not only for the beauty of its design, but also for the significance of the event it commemorates.
Slovakia commemorative 2 euro coins
Commemorative 2 euro coins 2026
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