TheEuropa Coin Programme, also known as the European Silver Programme,^[1] or the Eurostar Programme,^[1] is an initiative dedicated to the issuance of collector-orientedlegal tendercoins inprecious metals to celebrateEuropean identity. The issuing authorities ofEU member countries voluntarily contribute coins to the Europa Coin Programme. Multiple countries have participated in the programme, beginning in 2004. Some coins are denominated ineuro, others are denominated in other currencies. Europa coins are legal tender.^[2]

The Eurostarlogo is the special mark used on coins to indicate participation in the Europa Coin Programme.^[3] It is a stylised combination of an "E" forEurope (or theeuro sign), and a star (often used to symbolize a nation, e.g. on theEU flag). Coins must show the Eurostar distinctly and visibly to the naked eye, but not be integral to the coin's design.^[1]

• Coins must be at least 900 fine silver and of proof quality.^[1]
• Coins should be approximately"crown sized" -this allows for national traditions and customs.^[1]
• Coins must show the Eurostar logo (pictured above) distinctly, and visible to the naked eye, but not be integral to the coin's design.^[1]

• 2004 – EU enlargement^[3]
• 2005 – Peace & freedom^[3]
• 2006 – Distinguished European figures^[3]
• 2007 – European Realisation^[3]
• 2008 – Cultural heritage^[3]
• 2009 – European Heritage^[3]
• 2010 – European Architecture^[3]
• 2011 – European Explorers^[3]
• 2012 – European Visual Artists^[3]
• 2013 – European Writers^[3]
• 2014 – European Composers^[3]
• 2015 – Anniversary of the UN
• 2016 – Five Ages of Europe : Modern Age
• 2017 – Five Ages of Europe : Age of Glass and Steel
• 2018 – Five Ages of Europe : Baroque and Rococo

• Euro Coins Collection Malta
• National mints in the EU
• Goldankauf Bayern (in German)

• Coins of the Eurozone
• Euro commemorative coins

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