Colored 2 Euro Coin, Ireland, 2023

This colored 2 Euro coin from Ireland, dated 2023, commemorates the 50th anniversary of the country’s accession to the EU. This year, the Central Bank of Ireland has issued its first 2 Euro coin since 2019. Over the past 50 years, Ireland has transformed from being the ‘poor house’ of Europe to the ‘Celtic Tiger,’ becoming one of the wealthiest nations in terms of per capita income. The coin’s color scheme reflects both the flags and the architecture of the Parliament buildings in Dublin.