Thursday, December 18, 2025
Portugal 2025 : Sustainable development
Subject of commemoration: Sustainable development
Description of the design: The design shows a representation of planet Earth that is surrounded by the legend “Desenvolvimento Sustentável (Sustainable Development)”; on the left and upper edges, a branch-like row of 17 sets of leaves arranged in a triangle suggesting the universal recycling symbol, in a reference to the 17 Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development; on the lower and right edges the legend «Portugal», the national coat of arms of Portugal, the era, and the mintmark “Casa da Moeda” above the name of the designer.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000
Date of issue: First quarter 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
San Marino 2023 : 500th anniversary of the death of Luca Signorelli
Subject of commemoration: The 500th anniversary of the death of Luca Signorelli
Description of the design: The design shows an angel in the centre, a detail from the painting ‘Il Paradiso’ by Luca Signorelli, preserved in the Chapel of San Brizio in the Cathedral of Orvieto. At the left-hand side is the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome. In semi-circle at the bottom left is the word ‘SIGNORELLI’. At the right-hand side is the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’, and at the top the years ‘1523 2023’. In the lower centre are the initials of the author Marta Bonifacio, MB.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 56 000
Estimated date of issue: September 2023
Andorra 2023 : 30th anniversary of Andorra’s accession to the United Nations
Subject of commemoration: 30 years of the entry of the Principality of Andorra into the United Nations
Description of the design: The United Nations is represented by two symbolic elements: two laurel wreaths and a globe, which forms part of the number 30 that has been represented, with the inscription ANYS (years) and the year date 2023 below. In the upper part of the design there is the coat of arms of Andorra and the inscription ‘ANDORRA MEMBRE DE LES NACIONS UNIDES’ (Andorra member of the United Nations).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 70 000
Date of issue: Last quarter of 2023
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
San Marino 2025 : The 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo
Subject of commemoration: The 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo
Description of the design: The design depicts in the centre Cleopatra, detail of the drawing by Michelangelo Buonarroti, preserved at the Casa Buonarroti Foundation (Florence). At the left is the inscription “MICHELANGELO” in semi-circle, the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome and the year “1475”, and at the right the name of issuing country “SAN MARINO” in semi-circle, the year “2025”. At the bottom are the initials of the author “SP” (Silvia Petrassi).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 56 000
Date of issue: July 2025
Portugal 2025 : World Scouting and Youth Movements
Subject of commemoration: World scouting
Description of the design: The coin honours World Scouting and youth movements that promote cultural exchange, mutual understanding, and friendship, since in 2025, the 16th World Scout Moot will be held in Portugal, bringing together scouts aged 18 to 25 from around the world to learn from one another and develop new skills.
The design shows a fleur-de-lis, the most universal symbol of Scouting. Surrounding this central motif are several inscriptions: above, the phrase “Sempre alerta. Sempre pronto” —the two Portuguese translations of Baden-Powell’s motto ‘Be Prepared,’ used by the two major Scouting organizations in Portugal; to the left, the name of the designer; below, the era and issuing country, “Portugal” ; and to the right, the national coat of arms of Portugal, followed by the mintmark “Casa da Moeda”.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000
Date of issue: June 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Luxembourg 2025 : The 75th anniversary of the Robert Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950
Subject of commemoration: The 75th anniversary of the Robert Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950
Description of the design: The design depicts at the bottom a hand holding a pencil writing on a piece of paper. The upper part of the pencil ends up in an olive branch, continuing with doves, both being symbols of peace. The doves fly to the horizon showing six stars, representing the six Member States signing later the Treaty establishing the European Coal and Steel Community, for which the Schuman declaration set the basis. The upper part of the design shows the text "DECLARATION SCHUMAN" as well as its date " 09.05.1950 ". Below the number "75" represents the indication of the anniversary of the declaration. The name of the issuing country “LUXEMBOURG” as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear at the right of the design. The monogramme (letter "H" with a crown) is a representation of Grand Duke Henri.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 200 000
Date of issue: February 2025
Luxembourg 2025 : The 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand Duke Henri
Subject of commemoration: The 25th anniversary of the accession to the throne of Grand Duke Henri
Description of the design: The design depicts in its centre the effigy of Grand Duke Henri and in the background the grand ducal Palace. The text "25. TROUNJUBILAUM VUM GROUSSHERZOG HENRI" is depicted in semi-circular form above the effigy. The indication of the issuing country "LETZEBUERG" as well as the year of issuance “2025” appear below the effigy.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 200 000
Date of issue: February 2025
Malta 2025 : Maltese ox (il-gendus Malti)
Subject of commemoration: Maltese ox (il-gendus Malti)
Description of the design: The design shows a rendition of the Maltese ox. The coin raises awareness of one of Malta’s indigenous breeds which is endangered. At the top, in semi-circle, is the inscription “IL-GENDUS MALTI”. At the bottom is the name of the issuing country “MALTA” and underneath is the year of issuance “2025”. At the bottom right are the initials of the designer “MAF” (Maria Anna Frisone).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 145 000
Date of issue: June 2025
Finland 2025 : Finnish state visits – diplomacy and foreign policy
Subject of commemoration: Finnish state visits – diplomacy and foreign policy
Description of the design: The design features an abstract door symbolizing state visits, with a mirror-finish rectangular shape. The mintmark, the year 2025, and the lettering “FI” are positioned vertically along the left edge of the rectangle. The rectangle has a rounded top that follows the edge of the coin. Below and to the right, the surface is grooved with horizontal lines, while a circular shape intersects the curve of the image area.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 204 000
Date of issue: Spring 2025
Thursday, May 8, 2025
San Marino 2020 : 250th anniversary of the death of Giambattista Tiepolo
Subject of commemoration: 250th anniversary of the death of Giambattista Tiepolo
Description of the design: The left part of the coin features the bust of an angel, a detail from Tiepolo’s painting ‘Angel Succouring Hagar’, which hangs in the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venice, and the initials of the designer Claudia Momoni ‘C.M.’. Above is the inscription ‘TIEPOLO’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right are the dates 1770 and 2020 and the inscription ‘San Marino’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued: 54 000
Date of issue: August-September 2020
Malta 2023 : The 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Subject of commemoration: The 550th anniversary of the birth of Nicolaus Copernicus
Description of the design: The design depicts a profile portrait of Copernicus, together with a stylized heliocentric representation of the universe as proposed by Copernicus. At the top left is the inscription ‘NICOLAUS COPERNICUS 1473 – 1543’ and at the bottom left is the name of the issuing country ‘MALTA’ followed by the year of issuance ‘2023’. Also at the bottom is the signature of the artist Daniela Fusco ‘FUSCO’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 95 500
Date of issue: June 2023
Estonia 2019 : The centenary of the University of Tartu
Subject of commemoration: The centenary of the University of Tartu
Description of the design: The coin will mark the centenary of the University of Tartu as being established as the first Estonian language university. It was founded in 1632 by Swedish King Gustav II Adolf and is one of the oldest universities in northern and eastern Europe. In 1919 it became the first Estonian language university.
The design depicts a motif of the main building of the university. It also bears the inscriptions ‘RAHVUSÜLIKOOL 100’(National University 100) and ‘UNIVERSITAS TARTUENSIS’, the year ‘1632’, the issuing country ‘EESTI’ and the year of issuance ‘2019’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 1 000 000
Date of issue: November 2019
Andorra 2015 : 30th anniversary of the Coming of Age and Political Rights to the Men and Women turning 18 years old
Subject of commemoration : 30th anniversary of the Coming of Age and Political Rights to the Men and Women turning 18 years old
Description of the design : The design shows a partial reproduction of a young person casting a vote. The ballot that the figure is holding reproduces the inscription ‘ANDORRA’. To the left of the figure there are the years that are being commemorated ‘1985’ and ‘2015’ (the latter is the year of issue of the coin as well). A shorter inscription of the commemoration surrounds the whole design ‘30è ANIVERSARI MAJORIA D’EDAT ALS 18 ANYS’ (30th anniversary Coming of Age at 18 years old).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of mintage : December 2015
Latvia 2015 : The 30th anniversary of the EU flag
Subject of commemoration : The 30th anniversary of the EU flag
Description of the design : The designs shows the EU flag as a symbol that unites people and cultures with shared visions and ideals for a better common future. Twelve stars that morph into human figures are embracing the birth of a new Europe. At the top right, in semi-circle, are the issuing country ‘LATVIJA’ and the years ‘1985-2015’. At the bottom right are the initials of the artist (Georgios Stamatopoulos).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of issue : November 2015
Thursday, April 24, 2025
France 2025 : The Louvre Museum
Subject of commemoration: Louvre
Description of the design: The design shows the facade of the Louvre on the east side, mixed with the iconic plan of the Museum's maze of extraordinary rooms. In the background, the pyramidion and the structure of the great pyramid illustrate the traditional and contemporary character of the Louvre. The year of issuance “”2025” and the indication of the country “RF”, as well as the mintmarks are inserted on the museum’s plan.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 315 000
Date of issue: January 2025
Italy 2025 : Jubilee 2025
Subject of commemoration: Jubilee 2025
Description of the design: The design shows, in the centre, a depiction of the Holy Door located in the Basilica of Saint Peter. At the top, in semi-circle, the inscription "IUBILAEUM", while at the bottom, always in semi-circle, closing the Latin inscription, a series of alternating empty and full fish, symbol of Christianity. On the left “2025”, year of the coin issuance and “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome; on the right “RI”, acronym of the Italian Republic and, “C.M.” author's initials (Claudia Momoni)”.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 3 000 000
Date of issue: January 2025
Slovakia 2023 : The 200th anniversary of the start of the horse-drawn express mail coach service between Vienna and Bratislava
Subject of commemoration: The 200th anniversary of the start of the horse-drawn express mail coach service between Vienna and Bratislava
Description of the design: The design’s symbolic depiction of the express mail coach service between Vienna and Bratislava features a horse-drawn coach in rapid motion and a centrally placed rectangular inset containing a post-horn. Inscribed below the image is the year ‘1823’, when the express mail service began operation, and below that date are the city names in Slovak, ‘VIEDEŇ’ and ‘BRATISLAVA’, one above the other. At the bottom of the coin’s inner circle is the year of issuance ‘2023’, separated from the text above by a horizontal line. The name of the issuing country ‘SLOVENSKO’ is inscribed along the upper edge of the design. To the right of the coach is the mint mark of the Kremnica Mint (Mincovňa Kremnica), consisting of the letters ‘MK’ placed between two dies. Just below the mark are the stylised initials ‘MP’, referring to the national side’s designer Mária Poldaufová.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 1 000 000
Date of issue: October 2023
Lithuania 2025 : For Defense
Subject of commemoration: Defence
Description of the design: The design features the contours of Lithuania. The state borders are surrounded by a stylised spine barrier, symbolising the concept of holistic and whole-of-society defence. The image of the hedgehog also represents the openness and fragility of free societies, which must be defended, to the utmost, against external threats. Lithuania is presented as a hedgehog that remains at the ready to defend itself always. The centre of the design bears the inscription “LIETUVA” (LITHUANIA), the year of issue “2025”, and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000
Date of issue: First quarter of 2025
Lithuania 2023 : Together with Ukraine
Subject of commemoration: Together with Ukraine
Description of the design: The design features a stylised sunflower in the centre, with petals looking like silhouettes of people holding hands, embracing, protecting each other, embodying unity, support and the power of being together. Using artistic means the sunflower is designed as the rising Sun, the hope of a new beginning, birds, freedom, hope and courage, as people rising above the circumstances, never accepting any imposed will, as an allusion to those who have sacrificed their lives and their departing souls. The composition is surrounded by the inscriptions ‘LIETUVA’ (LITHUANIA), ‘KARTU SU UKRAINA’ (TOGETHER WITH UKRAINE), the year of issue ‘2023’ and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint. The coin is designed by Eglė Žemaitė.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 500 000
Date of issue: First quarter of 2023
Luxembourg 2013 : The National Anthem of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Subject of commemoration: The National Anthem of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Description of the design: The coin depicts on the right hand of its inner part the effigy of His Royal Highness, the Grand Duke Henri, looking to the left, and on the left hand of its inner part the musical notation as well as the text of the national anthem. The text ‘Ons Heemecht’ appears at the top of the inner part and the name of the issuing country ‘LËTZEBUERG’ as well as the year-date ‘2013’, flanked by the mint mark and the initials of the mint master, appear at the bottom of the inner part of the coin.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued: 1,4 million
Date of issue: September 2013
Friday, March 14, 2025
San Marino 2015 : the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri
Subject of commemoration : the 750th anniversary of the birth of Dante Alighieri
Description of the design : The design by Annalisa Masini shows a portrait of Dante, taken from a fresco by Botticelli. At the right of the portrait, the inscription ‘DANTE’ on a vertical axis. At the right of the inner centre, the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ in semi-circle. Between these two inscriptions, the mint mark ‘R’, the years ‘1265’ and ‘2015’ and the initials of the artist ‘AM’. The lettering style used in identifying the nation and the coin's subject was inspired by lettering in the first copies of the Divina Commedia (Dante’s Divine Comedy).
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of issue :
San Marino 2018 : 500th anniversary of the birth of Tintoretto
Subject of commemoration : 500th anniversary of the birth of Tintoretto
Description of the design : The centre of the coin depicts a detail from Tintoretto’s painting ‘The Visitation’ (the embrace between the Virgin Mary and Elizabeth), and the dates ‘1518-2018’; at the edge: ‘SAN MARINO’ written above, and ‘Tintoretto’ below; on the left are the initials of the artist Luciana de Simoni ‘LDS’ and the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
Date of issue : April 2018
San Marino 2022 : Bicentenary of the death of Antonio Canova
Subject of commemoration: Bicentenary of the death of Antonio Canova
Description of the design: The goddess Hebe is depicted in the centre of the inner ring, taken from the work of Antonio Canova, conserved at the Art gallery of the Civic Museum of San Domenico in Forlì. Around are the inscriptions ‘CANOVA’ and ‘SAN MARINO’. At the left is the year ‘1822’ and the initials of the author Antonio Vecchio, and at the right the year of issuance ‘2022’ and the letter R, identifying the Mint of Rome.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 55 000
Date of issue: October 2022
San Marino 2021 : The 450th anniversary of the birth of Caravaggio
Subject of commemoration: The 450th anniversary of the birth of Caravaggio
Description of the design: The design depicts the penitent Magdalene, detail of the homonymous work by Caravaggio, kept at the Doria Pamphilj Gallery in Rome. At the top left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, and underneath are the dates ‘1571-2021’. At the left are the initials of the author Silvia Petrassi, ‘SP’. At the top right are the inscription ‘CARAVAGGIO’ and the mintmark.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 54 000
Date of issue: 1 March 2021
San Marino 2018 : 420th anniversary of the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Subject of commemoration : 420th anniversary of the birth of Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Description of the design : the centre of the coin features a detail from Bernini’s sculpture ‘Bust of Costanza Bonarelli’, and the dates ‘1598-2018’; at the edge, on the left is the inscription ‘SAN MARINO’, on the right the inscription ‘BERNINI’, the letter ‘R’ identifying the Mint of Rome and the initials of the artist Annalisa Masini ‘A.M.’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued :
60 500Date of issue : September 2018
Malta 2023 : The arrival of the French in Malta in 1798
Subject of commemoration: The arrival of the French in Malta in 1798
Description of the design: In June 1798, Napoleon Bonaparte ended the rule of the Order of St John in Malta. During his short stay in Malta, Napoleon established a Republican Government and issued a thorough reform of laws and institutions of Malta. Amongst other things, slavery and the privileges of nobility were abolished. A lay state was established, and the court of the Inquisition was closed. At the time, the far-reaching reforms were not universally accepted by the Maltese, and it was not long before they rebelled.
The design depicts a personification of the French Republic as depicted on the official letterheads of the period. At the left-hand side is the inscription ‘225th ANNIVERSARY’ followed from the top to the right, in semi-circle, by the inscription ‘ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH IN MALTA’. At the bottom is the year of issuance ‘2023’. The inscriptions ‘Liberté’ (Freedom) and ‘Egalité’ (Equality) are at the left and right side of the image, respectively. At the top left of the inscription ‘Egalité’ are the years ‘1798-2023’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Estimated number of coins to be issued: 85 500
Date of issue: June 2023
San Marino 2012 : 10 years of the euro
Subject of commemoration: 10 years of the euro
Description of the design: The euro sign in the centre of the coin shows that the euro has become an element of particular importance in Europe as well all over the world as the euro evolved to a global player in the international monetary system in the last 10 years. The design elements around the euro symbol on the coin express the importance of the euro to the people, to the financial world (ECB tower), to trading (ships), to industry (factories), to the energy sector and to research and development (wind power stations). The initials ‘AH’ of the artist appear under the image of the ECB tower. The name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’ appears at the top, the mintmark at the right-hand side, while the indication 2002-2012 appears at the bottom.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued:
Date of issue: May 2012
San Marino 2016 : 550th anniversary of the death of Donatello
Subject of commemoration : 550th anniversary of the death of Donatello
Description of the design : The design depicts, in the foreground on the left, a portrait of David, being a detail of the bronze sculpture by Donatello. At centre top, the mintmark ‘R’; on the right, the name of the issuing country ‘SAN MARINO’; at bottom right, the inscription ‘Donatello’, the dates ‘1466-2016’ and, in the centre, the initials of the artist ‘MB’.
The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
Number of coins to be issued : 85 000 coins
Date of issue :
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