Discover Slovenia’s euro coins – from regular circulation coins and €2 commemorative coins to special collector issues.
Slovenian Euro Coins Commemorative & Collector Coins Since 2007, the euro has been part of everyday life in Slovenia. The introduction of the common European currency marked an important step in the country’s economic and monetary integration into Europe.
From the Slovenian tolar and the introduction of the euro to the country’s own national coin series, Slovenia’s currency history reflects an important chapter of its recent history.
The history of the euro in Slovenia links currency change,
European integration and a distinctive national coin design.
The national sides of Slovenia’s euro coins were developed in several stages before the introduction of the euro. The aim was to create a coin series representing Slovenia through eight different motifs from its history, culture and nature.
2004 – Ideas and Motifs
In April 2004, work began on the national sides of Slovenia’s euro coins. Suggestions for suitable motifs were gathered through preliminary discussions and a public invitation.
2005 –Selection of the Design
In April 2005, the government selected the motifs and inscriptions. Five designers were invited to submit proposals; in June, the design by Miljenko Licul, together with Maja Licul and Janez Boljka, was selected.
2006 – Official Approval
In July 2006, the Slovenian government approved the national coin designs. On 20 November, the designs were subsequently published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
2007 – The Euro Arrives
On 1 January 2007, Slovenia introduced the euro. The eight Slovenian coin denominations, each with its own national motif, entered regular circulation for the first time.
From the stork and Triglav to Primož Trubar and France Prešeren, each of the eight denominations features its own Slovenian motif, giving the national side of the coin series a distinctive character. Eight coins – eight different glimpses into Slovenia’s nature, history and culture.
1 Cent
Stork
2 Cent
Prince’s Stone
5 Cent
Sower
10 Cent
Plečniks Parl.
20 Cent
Lipizzaner Horses
50 Cent
Triglav
1 Euro
Primož Trubar
2 Euro
France Prešeren
In addition to regular euro coins, Slovenia also issues €2 commemorative coins and its own collector coins. They commemorate notable personalities, anniversaries, historical events and cultural themes.
€2 Commemorative Coins · €3 Collector Coins · €30 Silver Coins · €100 Gold Coins
Explore the issues by year and theme and learn more about their designs, denominations and mintages.
Explore Commemorative & Collector Coins For many years, EURO.SI has brought the euro and Slovenia together in a short and memorable name. The domain provides information about Slovenian euro coins and thus brings together currency, country and European identity.
At the same time, “SI” can also be read today as “Super Intelligence”. This gives EURO.SI a second, future-oriented meaning – linking Europe, information and intelligent technology.
It is precisely this dual meaning that makes the name special: firmly rooted in Europe while remaining open to new developments.
