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Initiative for the issuance of collector-oriented coins in Europe
The Europa Coin Programme, also known as the European Silver Programme, or the Eurostar Programme, is an initiative dedicated to the issuance of collector-oriented
Europa_coin_programme
Designs of Bulgarian currency
Central Bank to issue a new series of euro banknotes called "Europa". The Bulgarian euro coins entered circulation on 1 January 2026, marking Bulgaria's
Bulgarian_euro_coins
European banking organisation
payment. In November 2024, Bancomat, Bizum and SIBS officially launched EuroPA (European Payments Alliance), a service allowing their respective users
European_Network_for_Payments
Eight euro coin denominations ranging from one cent to two euro
Euro coin counterfeiting in 2012". Europa.eu. Retrieved 17 February 2019. "EUROPA – Press Releases – Euro coin counterfeiting in 2011". Europa.eu. Retrieved
Euro_coins
Currency sign
europa.eu. "Office des publications — Code de rédaction interinstitutionnel — 7.3.3. Règles d'écriture des références monétaires". style-guide.europa
Euro_sign
Currency of Greece from 1832 to 2002
20-drachma coin in cupro-nickel with an image of Europa on the obverse was issued in the first series of 1973, alongside unholed aluminium lepta coins (10 and
Modern_drachma
Coin with value of one-half of a euro
The 50 euro cent coin (€0.50) has a value of half a euro and is composed of an alloy called nordic gold. All euro coins have a common reverse side and
50_euro_cent_coin
Highest-value euro coin
The 2 euro coin (€2) is the highest-value euro coin and has been used since the introduction of the euro (in its cash form) in 2002. The coin is made of
2_euro_coin
Coin with a value of one euro
coin (€1) is a euro coin with a value of one euro. It is made of two alloys: the inner part of cupronickel, the outer part of nickel brass. All coins
1_euro_coin
Currency of the United Kingdom
coinage and a 20p coin was introduced. 1983: A (round, brass) £1 coin was introduced. 1983: The 1⁄2p coin was last produced. 1984: The 1⁄2p coin was withdrawn
Pound_sterling
Designs of Dutch currency
ibiblio.org. Retrieved 2013-11-25. "The Netherlands". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2013-11-25. "Euro Coin Mintage". euro-auflagen.de. Archived from the original
Dutch_euro_coins
The 2011 theme for the Europa coin programme is European Explorers. The subject must have been a European or to have conducted exploration on behalf of
Europa_Coins_2011
Currency of Denmark
The coins of the programme have the same size and metal composition as the regular coins of their denomination. The first series, 20-krone coins featuring
Danish_krone
Currency of the Netherlands from 1434 to 2002
However, physical payments could only be made in guilders, as no euro coins or banknotes were available. The exact exchange rate, still relevant for
Dutch_guilder
Coin with value of one-hundredth of a euro
The 1 euro cent coin (€0.01) has a value of one hundredth of a euro and is composed of copper-covered steel. It is the lowest-value coin in the Eurozone;
1_euro_cent_coin
Coin with value of one-fifth of a euro
cent coin (€0.20) has a value of one-fifth of a euro and is composed of an alloy called Nordic Gold in the Spanish flower shape. All euro coins have a
20_euro_cent_coin
to mint euro coins of its own and therefore does not have its own national side of the coins in use. Rather, they depend on bills and coins already in circulation
Montenegro_and_the_euro
"Malta Coins Distribution Centre". Central Bank of Malta. Archived from the original on 2008-07-09. Retrieved 2008-08-12. Money portal The Euro Coins Collection
Europa_Coins_2008
Euro coin
The 10 euro cent coin (€0.10) has a value of one tenth of a euro and is composed of an alloy called Nordic gold. All euro coins have a common reverse side
10_euro_cent_coin
Currency of Ireland before 2002
coin due to spiralling inflation. The new 5p coin correlated with the shilling coin, and the new 10p coin correlated with the florin coin. New coins were
Irish_pound
Currency of the Czech Republic
value (e.g., "50 Kč") or sometimes before it (as is seen on the 10-koruna coin). One crown is made up of 100 hellers (abbreviated as "h", official name
Czech_koruna
European system to reduce exchange rate variability after the Euro
release) – via www.ecb.europa.eu. European Central Bank (10 July 2020). "Communiqué on Croatia" (Press release) – via www.ecb.europa.eu. "A timeline of the
European Exchange Rate Mechanism
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Topics referred to by the same term
board wargames launched in 1973 Europa coin programme, collector-oriented legal tender to celebrate European identity Europa postage stamp, an annual joint
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Coin with value of one-fiftieth of a euro
obverse. The coin has been used since 2002 and was not redesigned in 2007 as were the higher-value coins. The coin dates from 2002, when euro coins and banknotes
2_euro_cent_coin
Euro coins issued by Italy
euro coins have a design unique to each denomination, though there is a common theme of famous Italian works of art throughout history. Each coin is designed
Italian_euro_coins
European Union finance initiative
"Savings and investments union - Finance - European Commission". finance.ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 22 January 2026. "Capital Markets Union / Savings & Investment
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counterfeit euro banknotes remains low in 2023" – via www.ecb.europa.eu. "EBanknotes and coins production". European Central Bank. 2025. Retrieved 17 July
Euro_banknotes
Currency of Portugal from 1911 to 2002
subdivided into 100 centavos. The word escudo literally means shield; like other coins with similar names, it depicts the coat of arms of the state. Amounts in
Portuguese_escudo
Coin with value of one-twentieth of a euro
coin has been used since 2002 and was not re-designed in 2007 as was the case with the higher-value coins. The coin dates from 2002, when euro coins and
5_euro_cent_coin
Collectors' euro coins
of coins. The Europa coin programme is an initiative in which EU countries issue collector-oriented euro and other denomination precious metal coins designed
Euro gold and silver commemorative coins
Euro_gold_and_silver_commemorative_coins
Euro banknote
with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally.
5_euro_note
Pan-European payment system
4 May 2021. "EuroPA and EPI Launch Collaboration to Expand Sovereign Pan-European Payments". FinTech Finance News. 23 June 2025. "EuroPA and EPI launch
European_Payments_Initiative
Currency of Malta from 1825 to 2007
smallest Maltese coin, the grano, was worth one third of a farthing (1 scudo = 20 tari = 240 grani). Consequently, 1⁄3-farthing (1⁄12-penny) coins were issued
Maltese_lira
silver proof coin depicting Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin to commemorate Gothic architecture in Ireland. (part of the Europa coin programme) €15 silver
Euro gold and silver commemorative coins (Ireland)
Euro_gold_and_silver_commemorative_coins_(Ireland)
Currency of Gibraltar
pegged to – and exchangeable with – British pound sterling at par value. Coins and banknotes of the Gibraltar pound are issued by the Government of Gibraltar
Gibraltar_pound
Currency of Vatican City from 1929 to 2002
It has its own set of euro coins. The development of Vatican coins largely mirrored the development of the Italian lire coins. In 1929, copper c.5 and c
Vatican_lira
Currency of Romania
The first leu coin was minted in Romania in 1870. Before 1878 the silver Russian ruble was valued so highly as to drive the native coins out of circulation
Romanian_leu
Designs of Greek currency
Greek euro coins feature a unique design for each of the eight coins. They were all designed by Georgios Stamatopoulos with the minor coins depicting Greek
Greek_euro_coins
Currency of Austria (1925–1938, 1945–2002)
The schilling was divided into 100 Groschen. Following the Carolingian coin reform in 794 AD, new units of account were introduced, including the schilling
Austrian_schilling
Currency that is widely used internationally
inflation and has a high demand on the foreign exchange market. Greek and Roman coins were the first world currency, followed by Dutch guilders in the early 17th
World_currency
Euro banknote
features of the €100 banknote, Europa series". www.bundesbank.de. Retrieved 29 January 2026. "ECB: Banknotes and coins circulation". ECB. European Central
100_euro_note
Designs of Irish currency
Irish euro coins all share the same design by Jarlath Hayes, that of the harp, a traditional symbol for Ireland since the Middle Ages, based on that of
Irish_euro_coins
Currency of Sweden
is often preferred in contemporary speech). Coins as small as 1 öre were formerly in use, but the last coin smaller than 1 krona was discontinued in 2010
Swedish_krona
Designs of German currency
German euro coins have three separate designs for the three series of coins. The 1-cent, 2-cent and 5-cent coins were designed by Rolf Lederbogen [de]
German_euro_coins
Supranational central bank in Europe
authorise the issuance of euro banknotes. Member states can issue euro coins, but the volume must be approved by the ECB beforehand. The bank also operates
European_Central_Bank
Euro banknote
with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally.
200_euro_note
Lithuanian euro coins share a similar national side for all denominations, featuring the Vytis symbol and the name of the country, "Lietuva". The design
Lithuanian_euro_coins
In 2007, the common theme for the Europa coins was European Realisation. At least 11 countries have participated: Austria – Reform of Voting Rights 1907
Europa_Coins_2007
Currency of Spain from 1868 to 2002
known as early as 1737 to colloquially refer to the coin worth 2 reales provincial or 1⁄5 of a peso. Coins denominated in "pesetas" were briefly issued in
Spanish_peseta
Overview of Sammarinese coin designs
Sammarinese euro coins feature separate designs for every coin. The Sammarinese euro coins are minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato (IPZS)
San_Marino_euro_coins
Currency of the European Union
monetary units". Retrieved 16 November 2008. "Common sides of euro coins". Europa. European Commission. Retrieved 30 December 2023. "Ireland to round
Euro
Currency of Italy from 1861 to 2002
History of coins in Italy Adoption of the euro in Italy Italian euro coins – Euro coins issued by Italy Sammarinese euro coins – Euro coins issued by San
Italian_lira
Banknote of the European Union
features of the €50 banknote, Europa series". www.bundesbank.de. Retrieved 29 January 2026. "ECB: Banknotes and coins circulation". ECB. European Central
50_euro_note
Designs of Croatian currency
The Croatian euro coins are a set of euro coins being minted by the Croatian Mint since July 2022. They are the official euro coins with the national
Croatian_euro_coins
Former currency of Latvia
bullion coin, and a series of limited design Ls1 coins twice a year from 2004 to 2013, and once in 2001 and 2003. The initial standard Ls 2 coin was issued
Latvian_lats
Former currency of Estonia
composition to DM 1 coins, and new 1 KR coins were issued. The 5 KR coins were commemorative pieces and were rarely seen in circulation. Coins in circulation
Estonian_kroon
Coin designs used in Latvia
1 euro coin, on the 2 euro coin as well. For the design of images on the common side and a detailed description of the coins, see euro coins. A tender
Latvian_euro_coins
Autumn 2004". europa.eu. Retrieved 2024-02-04. "Eurobarometer - Introduction of the Euro in the New Member States - wave 2 - Autumn 2005". europa.eu. Retrieved
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person. European Central Bank. "The Euro outside European Union". www.ecb.europa.eu. Retrieved 14 December 2019. "Kouchner Signs Regulation on Foreign Currency"
Kosovo_and_the_euro
Banknote of the European Union
with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally.
500_euro_note
Designs of Slovak currency
euro coins are the European monetary union euro coins issued by Slovakia since 2009. They feature three separate designs for the three series of coins. Slovakia
Slovak_euro_coins
Head of the European Central Bank
Denominations Coins 1c 2c 5c 10c 20c 50c €1 €2 €2 commemorative coins Other commemorative coins Identifying marks Starter kits Europa coin programme Euro mint
President of the European Central Bank
President_of_the_European_Central_Bank
Currency of Luxembourg from 1854 to 2002
cupro-nickel 1-franc coins introduced in 1946. These were followed by cupronickel 5-franc coins in 1949. In 1952, the size of the 1-franc coin was reduced to
Luxembourg_franc
Currency of Finland from 1860 to 2002
markkaa coins were struck in so small amounts compared to the other corresponding European coins that no significant numbers of these coins ever wound
Finnish_markka
Type of Euro coins issued by the Vatican
Vatican euro coins are issued by the Philatelic and Numismatic Office of the Vatican City State and minted by Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato
Vatican_euro_coins
Monetary authority of the eurozone
authorise the issuance of euro banknotes. Member states can issue euro coins, but the amount must be authorised by the ECB beforehand. The Eurosystem
Eurosystem
1007/s11300-008-0024-3. S2CID 154174104. "Coins and banknotes in circulation in Romania". "Government of Romania Convergence Programme 2015-2018" (PDF). Government
Romania_and_the_euro
Area in which the euro is the official currency
with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally,
Eurozone
Currency of Belgium from 1832 to 2002
during the latter's separation from Belgium from 1581 to 1816. Standard coins issued in Belgium include: From 1618: the patagon or Albertusthaler of 24
Belgian_franc
Obsolete unit of account of the European Community
the European Parliament made commemorative and mock-up coins and notes. A common theme on the coins was usually celebrating European unity, such as celebrating
European_Currency_Unit
European commemorative currency
for 2006 is distinguished European figures. The following are the countries that issue a Europa Coin in 2006: Money portal The €uro Collection Forum
Europa_Coins_2006
Euro banknote
features of the €20 banknote, Europa series". www.bundesbank.de. Retrieved 29 January 2026. "ECB: Banknotes and coins circulation". ECB. European Central
20_euro_note
Currency of Hungary
currency of Hungary. It was formerly divided into 100 fillér, but fillér coins are no longer in circulation. The introduction of the forint on 1 August
Hungarian_forint
1992 UK financial crisis
Denominations Coins 1c 2c 5c 10c 20c 50c €1 €2 €2 commemorative coins Other commemorative coins Identifying marks Starter kits Europa coin programme Euro mint
Black_Wednesday
Currency of Slovakia from 1993 to 2008
at par. In 1993, coins were introduced in denominations of 10, 20 and 50 halierov, 1, 2, 5 and 10 korunas. The 10 and 20 halier coins were taken out of
Slovak_koruna
Designs of Estonian currency
Estonian euro coins feature a single design for all eight coins. This is a design by Lembit Lõhmus and features a silhouette map of Estonia together with
Estonian_euro_coins
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in France
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_France
2011". europa.eu. Retrieved 4 February 2024. "Flash Eurobarometer 329 - Introduction of the euro in the new Member States - Summer 2011". europa.eu. Retrieved
Poland_and_the_euro
Currency of Bulgaria from 1880 to 2025
1999, coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 stotinki were introduced. A 1 lev coin replaced the 1 lev banknote in 2002, and a 2 leva coin replaced
Bulgarian_lev
chance that the British pound sterling will join: high." The UK released new coin designs in 2008 following the Royal Mint's biggest redesign of the national
United_Kingdom_and_the_euro
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in Belgium
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Belgium
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. The euro officially came into existence
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Italy
Former currency of Lithuania
was switched to the euro at the rate of LTL 3.4528 to 1. Nevertheless, coins and banknotes of the second litas will be exchanged indefinitely into euros
Lithuanian_litas
Currency of Croatia from 1994 to 2023
subdivided into 100 lipa. It was issued by the Croatian National Bank and the coins were minted by the Croatian Mint. In the Croatian language, the word kuna
Croatian_kuna
accession partnership and presented its national programme for adopting the acquis in March 1998. This programme outlined the necessary measures to meet the
Adoption of the euro in Slovenia
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Slovenia
Designs of Slovenian currency
Slovenian euro coins were first issued for circulation on 1 January 2007 and a unique feature is designed for each coin. The design of approximately 230
Slovenian_euro_coins
Designs of Finnish currency
cent – 50 cent coins, Pertti Mäkinen provided the design for the 1 euro coin, and Raimo Heino provided the design for the 2 euro coin, which shows cloudberry
Finnish_euro_coins
Currency of Slovenia from 1991 to 2007
2007, the tolar was supplanted by the euro. Slovenia issues its own euro coins, like all other nations in the Eurozone. The timescale for conversion from
Slovenian_tolar
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in the Netherlands
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_the_Netherlands
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in Luxembourg
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Luxembourg
Designs of Austrian currency
Austrian euro coins have a unique design for each denomination, with a common theme for each of the three series of coins. The minor coins feature Austrian
Austrian_euro_coins
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in Austria
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Austria
Currency of Germany from 1948 to 2002
by the euro; its coins and banknotes remained in circulation, defined in terms of euros, until the introduction of euro notes and coins on 1 January 2002
Deutsche_Mark
Designs of French currency
French euro coins feature three separate designs for the three series of coins. The minor series was designed by Fabienne Courtiade, the middle one by
French_euro_coins
states have been given a formal right to use the euro, and to mint their own coins, but all other usage outside the eurozone has been unofficial. With or without
International status and usage of the euro
International_status_and_usage_of_the_euro
Headquarters of the ECB in Frankfurt, Germany
Denominations Coins 1c 2c 5c 10c 20c 50c €1 €2 €2 commemorative coins Other commemorative coins Identifying marks Starter kits Europa coin programme Euro mint
Seat of the European Central Bank
Seat_of_the_European_Central_Bank
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in Germany
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Germany
Designs of Monégasque currency
Monégasque euro coins are minted by the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint). The euro is the official currency of Monaco, although Monaco is not a member of
Monégasque_euro_coins
Currency of Poland
circulation in 1924. The only bodies permitted to manufacture or mint złoty coins and banknotes are the Polish Security Printing Works, founded in Warsaw
Polish_złoty
1999, during which the euro existed as "book money". Euro banknotes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. This was the earliest date for any member
Adoption of the euro in Finland
Adoption_of_the_euro_in_Finland
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