Andorra 2€ commemorative coin 2025 -Bearded-vulture

Motiiv: 27. Ibero-Ameerika tippkohtumine Andorras

Kirjeldus: 27. Ibero-Ameerika riigipeade ja valitsusjuhtide tippkohtumine peetakse 2020. aastal Andorra Vürstiriigis. Andorra, mis on Ibero-Ameerika konverentsi uusim ja kõige väikseim liige, on selle kõrgetasemelise poliitilise kohtumise korraldaja. Kohtumisel osalevad 19 Ladina-Ameerika riiki ning Hispaania, Portugal ja Andorra. Kohtimisel arutatakse ühiste eesmärkide (nt kestlik areng) saavutamist. Mündil on kujutatud puu, mis koosneb inimsiluettidest ja tillukestest hammasratastest. Inimsiluetid sümboliseerivad ühiskonna lõimumist, kultuuri ja haridust kestliku tuleviku saavutamiseks. Tillukesed hammasrattad sümboliseerivad tippkohtumisel osalejate ideede ja ettepanekute vahetamisest tekkivat sünergiat. Puu kõrval on kujutatud 27. tippkohtumise logo. Logo ülemisel poolel kujutatud kolm kolmnurka sümboliseerivad Andorra lipu värve. Logo alumisel poolel kujutatud kuus kolmnurka sümboliseerivad Andorra avatust kestliku arengu eesmärkidele. Kujutise ümber on kiri „XXVII CIMERA IBEROAMERICANA ANDORRA 2020” (27. Ibero-Ameerika tippkohtumine, Andorra 2020). Mündi välisringil on kujutatud Euroopa Liidu lipu 12 tähte.

Emissiooni maht: 73 500 münti

Emissiooni aeg: 2020.

Feature: 10 years of the entry into force of the Monetary Agreement between Andorra and the European Union

Description: The different shapes and sizes of the puzzle pieces depicted in the lower part of the design symbolize the Principality of Andorra and the countries belonging to the European Union. In the upper part of the design, the stars encircling the symbol of the common European currency represent that they are all part of the euro universe. Next to them, the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the years of the commemoration ‘2012’ and ‘2022’ are featured. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 70 000 coins

Issuing date: Fourth quarter 2022

Feature: The legend of Charlemagne

Description: Legend has it that Emperor Charlemagne was the founder of Andorra in the year 805 and that he granted its inhabitants their own legal status. The design of the coin represents this legend deeply rooted in the history and culture of Andorra and shows, in its background, a landscape with mountains and a river, representing the rich scenery of our country, with the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’. The foreground of the design depicts a partial reproduction of the well-known portrait of Emperor Charlemagne by the artist Albrecht Dürer and the year of issue ‘2022’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 70 000 coins

Issuing date: Fourth quarter 2022

Feature: 30 years of the entry of the Principality of Andorra into the United Nations

Description: 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 bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 70 000 coins

Issuing date: Last quarter of 2023

Feature: 100 years of skiing in Andorra

Description: It is considered that the first contacts of the Andorran population with skiing took place in 1924. Nowadays, skiing is the country's king of sports making Andorra a very popular destination thanks to its snow-capped mountains, spectacular landscapes and world-class ski resorts. The design of the coin commemorates the centenary of the practice of this sport in Andorra and reproduces the lower part of the silhouette of a skier together with the name of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year of issue ‘2024’. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 60 000 coins

Feature: UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024

Description: This year, Andorra will host an important international sporting event: the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024. The design of the coin shows a rider passing through a landscape showing the spectacular nature of this sport, with the inscription ‘CAMPIONATS DEL MÓN UCI DE BTT’ (UCI Mountain Bike World Championships 2024). The inscriptions of the issuing country ‘ANDORRA’ and the year of issuance ‘2024’ have been reproduced at the sides of the rider, as if they were another element of this sport. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 60 000 coins

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Issuing volume: 60 000 coins

Official Coin set Brilliant Uncirculated with 8 coins: from 1 cent to 2 euro. Mintage 10 500 sets-

This is the official mint set issued by Andorra. It features all eight of the country's euro coins.

The obverses follow the theme of landscape, nature, flora and fauna of Andorra for the 1-, 2- and 5-cent coins; Romanesque art for the 10-, 20- and 50-cent coins; and the Casa de la Vall (historic Parliament building) for the €1 coin. The coat of arms of the Principality of Andorra is featured on the €2 coin.

Ruben da Silva Carpio’s design of a chamois, a goat-antelope of the Pyrenees, with a bearded vulture in the sky, was selected for the smallest denominations. Pere Moles’ design of the Santa Coloma Church was selected for the 10-, 20-, and 50-cent coins, and Jordi Puy designed the €1 coin

Feature: Giubileo Anno Santo 2025 - Pellegrini di Speranza

Description: The design depicts in the centre a woman with an anchor, an allegory of Hope, while she takes a child by the hand, a symbol of humanity. On the left is the inscription “SAN MARINO”, four square sails, the letter “R”, identifying the Mint of Rome, and the initials of the author “DI MAULO” (Gabriele Di Maulo); at the top right an eight-pointed star, the inscription “IUBILAEUM 2025” and at the bottom the initials of the engraver “M.B.INC” (Marta Bonifacio). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 56 000 coins

Feature: Amerigo Vespucci Tour Mondiale 2023-2025

Description: The design shows, in the center, a depiction of the Amerigo Vespucci Training Ship which, at full sail, plows the sea waves. In arch on the left, the writing ‘Amerigo Vespucci Tour Mondiale 2023-2025’; below on the left, ‘2025’, year of the coin issuance and ‘RI’, acronym of the Italian Republic; on the right, ‘R’, identifying the Mint of Rome; in exergue ‘E.FERRETTI’, signature of the designer. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 3 000 000 coins

Feature: World scouting

Description: 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 bears the 12 stars of the European flag.

Issuing volume: 500 000 coins

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Issuing volume: 400 000 coins

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Issuing volume: 30 000 000 coins