News about 2-euro commemorative coins: new issues, release dates, mintages, designs and minting errors – summarized every morning
Andorra plans to issue a €2 commemorative coin in 2026 to mark the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of the Meritxell Sanctuary. This is based on information from the Andorran Ministry of Finance that was provided to a collector by email. No issue date, mintage or details about the finishes or how the coin can be obtained have yet been announced.
Andorra plans to issue a €2 commemorative coin on the theme of transhumance in 2026. This is based on information from Andorra’s Ministry of Finance that a collector has received by email. No issue date, mintage or information on the versions or purchasing arrangements has yet been announced.
Update: The German federal government has approved the minting of the 2-euro commemorative coin for Hans-Dietrich Genscher. The coin is scheduled for release in March 2027. The design features a three-quarter portrait of Genscher and belongs to the “Unity and Justice and Freedom” series. The national side will feature, among other details, the year of issue, the country code D and the mintmark of the relevant mint.
Previously reported on July 23, 2026: Genscher coin reportedly due on 18 March 2027The Irish issuing authority confirms that all confirmed U2 orders currently being processed will be dispatched. Orders are generally shipped within seven days of receipt. However, because of strong demand, processing may take up to 30 days during peak periods. After dispatch, collectors should expect a delivery time of three to four weeks.
Previously reported on October 7, 2026: Irish U2 Coincard apparently sold outStill unconfirmed is a report that the Gulbenkian coin with a special surface finish is currently unavailable through the Portuguese online shop. Technical problems are cited as the reason. The issuing authority is working to restore the listing. No date has been given for when the coin will become available again.
Previously reported on October 2, 2026: INCM is currently not delivering Gulbenkian issues to…The Federal Ministry of Finance has announced a German €2 commemorative coin honouring Hans-Dietrich Genscher. The coin is due to be issued in March 2027 and is part of the “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit” series. Its design features a portrait of the former Federal Foreign Minister; it will be struck with one of the German mint marks A, D, F, G or J.
The two Gulbenkian issues are listed online in the Portuguese shop. They now display “available soon” or, in Portuguese, “Temporariamente Indisponível”. This means availability is currently restricted again following the start of sales. The listings do not give a new official date for when they will become available again.
Update: According to collectors, Ireland’s U2 Coincard is now listed as sold out on the issuing authority’s website. Two reports cite the same status and date it to the previous evening. It therefore appears that placing an order through the shop is currently no longer possible. No separate official statement on availability has been issued.
Previously reported on September 26, 2026: U2 Proof apparently sold out shortly after going on saleAccording to a collector, San Marino’s 2026/2 €2 commemorative coin marking the 800th anniversary of Francesco d’Assisi’s death is available from today. The issue had already been announced, but the ticker had not yet given a specific release date. No information is available on the mintage, versions or how to obtain it.
Update: Portugal’s issuing authority INCM is currently not accepting orders with Germany as the delivery destination. It cites restrictions imposed by its shipping providers and a lack of practical, reliable alternatives. The suspension affects the online shop and therefore also the Gulbenkian issues scheduled for 7 October. It remains unclear when shipping to Germany will resume.
According to a collector, Austria submitted a design for a new €2 commemorative coin on 30 September. The design was sent to the Council for formal approval. No details on the occasion, design, mintage or issue date are available so far. The project is therefore apparently in the European approval process.
An unusual error on an Irish U2-Coincard remains unconfirmed. According to a collector, the coin design is upside down; in addition, both sides of the card show the grey design intended for the reverse. Another collector described the issue as unusual and recommended filing a complaint. So far, there is only this single report.
According to a collector, Lithuania’s 2-euro commemorative coin “Kaunas” has been issued. This means the coin featuring the Lithuanian city is now officially in circulation or available. The post provides no information on the mintage, versions or specific purchasing options.
According to information from ECDS, uncirculated examples of the Gulbenkian coin will not be offered in the INCM webshop. Only the PP and Reverse-Proof issues are expected to be available there on 7 October. The BU Coincards will follow at a date not yet known. The official description names Pedro Carvalho as the designer and shows a quadriga on the coin, recalling the decadrachms of Syracuse from Gulbenkian’s collection.
Previously reported on September 23, 2026: Gulbenkian coin issue date changedSan Marino plans to issue the two Francis of Assisi commemorative euros on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. The non-circulating BU version is to have a mintage of 52,000 coins. Only 4,000 examples each of the Proof and Reverse-Proof versions will be produced. The information comes from a notification issued by Poste San Marino.
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