New €2 Coin Marks Ireland's EU Presidency

Ireland has officially launched a new €2 commemorative coin to mark the beginning of its term leading the Council of the European Union. Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris unveiled the coin alongside Central Bank governor Gabriel Makhlouf at the bank's Dublin headquarters on Monday.

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This commemorative coin marks an important milestone for Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union. It is a lasting reminder of Ireland’s role at the heart of Europe.

"This commemorative coin marks an important milestone for Ireland's presidency of the Council of the European Union," Harris stated. "It is a lasting reminder of Ireland’s role at the heart of Europe." He expressed hope that the coin, which will circulate across Europe, will serve as a reminder of Ireland's contributions to the EU and the work undertaken during its presidency.

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Long after our presidency has concluded, this coin will continue to circulate across Europe.

The launch coincides with the first working week of Ireland's six-month presidency. This week includes a meeting in Co Mayo of EU social protection ministers, chaired by Minister Dara Calleary, and a meeting of EU finance ministers in Brussels, which Harris will chair. Taoiseach Micheál Martin is also scheduled to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg, outlining Ireland's presidential priorities.

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I hope it will serve as a reminder of Ireland’s contribution to the European Union and the important work undertaken during our presidency.