Wednesday, August 20, 2025

San Marino 2025 : The 550th anniversary of the birth of Michelangelo

 Issuing country: San Marino

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

Issuing country: Portugal

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



Andorra 2024 : UCI Mountain Bike World Championships

 tbd



Andorra 2024 : 100 years of skiing in Andorra

 tbd


Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Luxembourg 2025 : The 75th anniversary of the Robert Schuman declaration of 9 May 1950

Issuing country: Luxembourg

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

Issuing country: Luxembourg

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)

Issuing country: Malta

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



Malta 2025 : Historic City of Mdina

 Tbd



Italy 2025 : World tour of the training sailboat Amerigo Vespucci 2023-2025

 Tbd



Finland 2025 : Finnish state visits – diplomacy and foreign policy

Issuing country: Finland

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