Slovenia 10th Anniversary – Introduction of the Euro 2017

This coin commemorates the 10th anniversary of Slovenia’s adoption of the Euro, which officially took place on January 1, 2007. Slovenia was the first of the 2004 EU enlargement countries to adopt the Euro, marking a significant milestone in its economic integration into the European Union. The adoption of the Euro symbolized Slovenia’s commitment to the European project and its transition to a stable and modern economy.

• The central design features a stylized representation of a pair of hands holding the Euro symbol (€), symbolizing the adoption of the Euro currency.
• The inscription “10 LET EVRA” (10 Years of the Euro) is prominently displayed above the hands, highlighting the anniversary being commemorated.
• Below the hands, the text “SLOVENIJA 2017” is inscribed, identifying Slovenia as the issuing country and indicating the year of issuance.
• Surrounding the central design are the 12 stars of the European Union, symbolizing unity and solidarity among the member states.