2026 Cyprus €2 Coin Issue - Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU)

• Mint: Monnaie de Paris
• Denomination: €2
• Quality: UNC/Proof
• Issue limit: 260,000/15,000
• Alloy: Base Metal
• Diameter: 25.75 mm
• Weight: 8.5 grams
• Design: Marios Kouroufexis/Luc Luycx
• UNC coin delivered in plastic baggie
• PROOF coin delivered encapsulated in jewel case with CoA

Additional Information

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This coin has been released to celebrate that Cyprus held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January through June, 2026.

The obverse design has the logo of the Presidency, which draws inspiration from one of the island’s most distinctive symbols of cultural heritage: the embroidery of Lefkara.

Recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, this centuries-old lace-making tradition from the village of Lefkara has been shaped by local craftsmanship, as well as by Venetian influences, and by ancient Greek and Byzantine geometric motifs.

More than just an art form, it reflects the creativity, resilience and enduring spirit of Cyprus, the essence of an island at the crossroads between three continents: A country deeply rooted in Europe, at its southeastern edge, “weaving” bridges between people, regions and cultures throughout its long history.

At the heart of the logo lies the idea of thread: fragile on its own, yet strong and cohesive when woven together. This serves as a metaphor for the strength that stems from unity, from coming together as a single, harmonious and resilient whole: the European project itself.

For Cyprus, this vision of unity holds particular significance. As the last divided and the only occupied member state of the EU, Cyprus looks to the unifying power of the European project as a source of strength and inspiration for its own reunification, which is an indispensable component of European integration.

Being at the helm of the Council for six months, Cyprus features a logo composed of 27 components, each representing a member state, coming together to form a stronger and more united Union that advances with solidarity and shared purpose.

The design evokes the radiant Cypriot sun, a source of life, light, energy, renewal and hope, for a shared, sustainable and brighter European future.

The logo conveys the idea that the Union’s strength lies in what unites it: cooperation, solidarity, stability and deeper integration. Guided by these values, the Cyprus presidency of the Council of the EU is committed to steering the Union forward, with a vision of a Europe that is strong, resilient and centred on its citizens.

The reverse is the standard 2 euro design featuring a map of Europe and the denomination.