On  24 October this year, the Croatian National Bank will release into circulation a commemorative €2 coin “City of Pula – Arena“. Coin exchanges for the public will begin on 1 December 2025.

The commemorative €2 coin “City of Pula – Arena” is issued as part of the “Croatian Cities” series, featuring motifs representing the Pula Arena — a prominent monument of ancient architecture in the city of Pula, of great historical and cultural significance to the Republic of Croatia and the world. The depiction of the Pula Arena was one of the main motifs on the reverse of the former 10 kuna banknote. The coin will be issued in a quantity of 200,000 pieces, of which 190,000 will be available to citizens for exchange. The design of the national side was created by academic sculptor Duje Botteri, and the coin was minted by the Croatian Mint Ltd.

In addition to its collector value, the commemorative euro coin also has the status of a circulation coin, meaning no fee will be charged for its exchange. Accordingly, this commemorative €2 coin will be available at face value — €2.

Citizens interested in obtaining the coin can apply between 24 October and 2 November 2025 (or until the allotted quantity is exhausted) via the CNB’s Commemorative Coin Reservation System.
Each person may register interest to exchange up to five (5) coins, or until the available amount is depleted.

As of 1 December 2025, based on a confirmed reservation, coins may be collected:

• in person at the CNB cash desk (Croatian National Bank, Jurišićeva 17, Zagreb) from Monday to Friday, between 8:30 and 15:30, free of charge;
• By post, delivered to an address within the Republic of Croatia, with postage costs paid in advance based on a pro forma invoice issued by the CNB;
• At Financial Agency (Fina) branches, subject to Fina’s applicable service charges.

Commemorative 2-euro coins in special coincard packaging and commemorative 2-euro coins minted in Proof quality will be available for purchase via our web shop on 1 December  2025, from 9AM.