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CC 35 2007
2 euro coin
BU Main coin Bank issue
2 Euro BU
Slovenia · 50 years of the Treaties of Rome
Mintage399,010
Issue date25 Mar 2007
Edge letteringSLOVENIJA •
Market price€32.00
Issue occasion
The commemorative coin marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome (Vertrag von Rom), concluded by the six founding members in Rome on 25 March 1957. The design shows the signed treaty in front of the star-shaped paving of Piazza del Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo. Above it is “Europe” in the respective national language; the design is complemented by the occasion for issue and the twelve stars of the European Union.
The design
The coin’s centre features the treaty document signed by the six founding members, set against the background of the star-shaped paving of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, designed by Michelangelo, where the treaty was signed on 25 March 1957. Directly above the treaty document, the word “Europe” is inscribed in the respective language. The occasion for the issue appears above the overall design, while the issuing country in the respective language version(s) and the year 2007 appear below. The outer ring of the coin bears the twelve stars of the European Union.
Background on the topic
The so-called Treaties of Rome (Römischen Verträge) consisted of two separate agreements: the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community (Europäische Wirtschaftsgemeinschaft, EEC) and the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community (Euratom). The contracting parties were Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland), France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Both treaties entered into force at the beginning of 1958.
Their creation was connected with European integration after the Second World War. As early as 1951, the same states had placed key areas of heavy industry under joint supervision through the European Coal and Steel Community (Europäische Gemeinschaft für Kohle und Stahl). Following the failure of a European Defence Community (Europäische Verteidigungsgemeinschaft), they shifted their cooperation to economic and more clearly defined technical fields. The discussions were prepared by the Messina Conference (Konferenz von Messina) and a report by a committee chaired by the Belgian politician Paul-Henri Spaak.
The EEC was intended to gradually create a common market. This included the removal of customs duties between the member states, a common external tariff and the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital. Common rules for competition, agriculture and transport were also envisaged. Euratom was intended to coordinate cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, promote research and monitor the supply of nuclear materials.
The treaties each established their own councils and commissions, but used a common parliamentary assembly and a common court. The parliamentary assembly later developed into the European Parliament. The separate executive bodies of the three communities at that time were merged in 1967. Through subsequent treaty amendments, the EEC became part of the European Community and ultimately of the present-day European Union.
The 2007 issue was the first common 2-euro commemorative issue of the euro area states. The occasion was suitable for a uniform design because the Treaties of Rome mark a common institutional and economic foundation of these states. At the same time, the national language versions and country names could be retained, while the core of the design remained the same across countries.
Their creation was connected with European integration after the Second World War. As early as 1951, the same states had placed key areas of heavy industry under joint supervision through the European Coal and Steel Community (Europäische Gemeinschaft für Kohle und Stahl). Following the failure of a European Defence Community (Europäische Verteidigungsgemeinschaft), they shifted their cooperation to economic and more clearly defined technical fields. The discussions were prepared by the Messina Conference (Konferenz von Messina) and a report by a committee chaired by the Belgian politician Paul-Henri Spaak.
The EEC was intended to gradually create a common market. This included the removal of customs duties between the member states, a common external tariff and the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital. Common rules for competition, agriculture and transport were also envisaged. Euratom was intended to coordinate cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, promote research and monitor the supply of nuclear materials.
The treaties each established their own councils and commissions, but used a common parliamentary assembly and a common court. The parliamentary assembly later developed into the European Parliament. The separate executive bodies of the three communities at that time were merged in 1967. Through subsequent treaty amendments, the EEC became part of the European Community and ultimately of the present-day European Union.
The 2007 issue was the first common 2-euro commemorative issue of the euro area states. The occasion was suitable for a uniform design because the Treaties of Rome mark a common institutional and economic foundation of these states. At the same time, the national language versions and country names could be retained, while the core of the design remained the same across countries.
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