The 2011 theme for the Europa coin programme is European Explorers. The subject must have been a European or to have conducted exploration on behalf of a European nation. At least 7 European countries are participating:[1]
| Country | Person | Face Value | Issue Date |
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| Austria | Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin | €20 | 23 February 2011 |
| Ireland | St. Brendan, the Navigator | €10 | 15 February 2011 |
| Portugal | Hermenegildo Capelo, Roberto Ivens | €2.50 | 20 April 2011 |
| Finland | Pehr Kalm | €10 | 28 January 2011 |
| Italy | Amerigo Vespucci | €10 | (Unknown) |
| France | Jacques Cartier | €10/50/200 | (Unknown) |
| Spain | Francisco de Orellana | €10 | (Unknown) |
| Belgium | Adrien de Gerlache? | €(Unknown) | (Unknown) |
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References
- ↑ "Austrian Mint". Archived from the original on 2010-12-13. Retrieved 2011-02-08.
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