Obverse: The centre of the coin features a stylised spiral motif of concentric circles, symbolising the spread of ideas and the literary legacy of Ivan Cankar. Around the edge appear the inscriptions IVAN CANKAR 1876 and SLOVENIJA 2026. The design is a contemporary artistic interpretation inspired by the work of one of Slovenia's greatest writers.
Reverse: The reverse features the standard design common to all €2 coins: a geographical map of Western Europe positioned on the right side of the coin and extending across both the inner and outer parts. The inscription 2 EURO appears above the map, while the numeral 2 is placed against the background of the Atlantic Ocean. The outer ring contains 12 stars positioned on either side of the map, with vertical lines visually connecting the upper and lower stars.
About the coin: This commemorative €2 coin marks the 150th anniversary of the birth of Ivan Cankar. Born in 1876, he is regarded as Slovenia's greatest writer, playwright and essayist. His works explored social justice, national identity and moral values, leaving a lasting impact on Slovenian literature and culture.
