{"id":21470,"date":"2025-12-09T15:23:51","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T14:23:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/?p=21470"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:10:21","slug":"2026-slovakia-50th-anniversary-of-the-czechoslovak-national-football-teams-victory-at-the-1976-european-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-slovakia\/2026-slovakia-50th-anniversary-of-the-czechoslovak-national-football-teams-victory-at-the-1976-european-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 – Slovakia – 50th anniversary of the Czechoslovak national football team’s victory at the 1976 European Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

This \u20ac2<\/strong> commemorative coin was issued by Slovakia<\/strong> in 2026<\/strong>. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Czechoslovak national football team’s victory at the 1976 European Championship<\/strong>. This event is a landmark moment in the country’s sporting history, as Czechoslovakia won the European title against West Germany in Belgrade. Therefore, this coin pays tribute to one of the greatest achievements of Czechoslovak football. It also highlights the shared sporting heritage among the nations that emerged from Czechoslovakia, particularly Slovakia. <\/p>\n\n

Coin Description<\/h3>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features a dynamic scene centered on a football player in action. He runs to the right, dribbling a ball, evoking the energy of the 1976 match. On either side of the player, a double laurel branch forms a symmetrical arc. This motif symbolizes glory and victory. <\/p>\n\n

To the right of the player, the inscription “1976 MAJSTRI<\/strong>” is clearly visible. In Slovak, “MAJSTRI<\/strong>” means “Champions.<\/strong>” This clearly refers to the European Championship title won that year. Below, the name of the issuing country is indicated: “SLOVENSKO 2026.” This confirms the Slovak origin of the coin and the year of its issue. <\/p>\n\n

The coin’s edge is adorned with the twelve stars of the European flag, symbolizing the unity and identity of the European Union. The overall style of the engraving is both understated and evocative. Indeed, the lines are clean and the shapes well-defined, giving the coin immediate legibility. Furthermore, the choice to depict a player in motion evokes the decisive moment of the winning penalty kick. This iconic moment remains famous thanks to Panenka’s legendary penalty. <\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n

This Slovak commemorative coin from 2026 pays a vibrant tribute to the historic victory of the Czechoslovak team in 1976. It recalls a glorious chapter in European football and the country’s sporting history. Indeed, this victory unites the collective memories of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Therefore, the issuance of this coin contributes to perpetuating the national pride associated with this achievement. It also reinforces the role of sport as a vehicle for identity and historical memory. <\/p>\n\n

Issuing Country:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Issue Date:<\/strong><\/td>June 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Total Mintage:<\/strong><\/td>1.000.000<\/td><\/tr>
including Proof:<\/td> 5.000<\/td><\/tr>
including BU:<\/td> 0<\/td><\/tr>
including UNC:<\/td> 995.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>Mat\u011bj Hanu\u0161<\/td><\/tr>
Edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>To be defined on EUR-Lex<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Then, feel free to consult the page dedicated to the characteristics of a 2-euro coin<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction This \u20ac2 commemorative coin was issued by Slovakia in 2026. It celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Czechoslovak national football team’s victory at the 1976 European Championship. This event is a landmark moment in […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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