The 2026 Slovenian "Belle Epreuve" 2-euro coin featuring Ivan Cankar commemorates the 150th anniversary of the birth of a major figure in Slovenian modernism and a powerful symbol of the country’s cultural identity.
| Size | XS | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro | 32/34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| USA | 0/2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
| Bust(in) | 31-32 | 33 | 34 | 36 |
| Bust(cm) | 80.5-82.5 | 84.5 | 87 | 92 |
| Waist(in) | 24-25 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
| Waist(cm) | 62.5-64.5 | 66.5 | 69 | 74 |
| Hips(in) | 34-35 | 36 | 37 | 39 |
| Hips(cm) | 87.5-89.5 | 91.5 | 94 | 99 |
With your arms relaxed at your sides, measure around the fullest part of your chest.
Measure around the narrowest part of your natural waist, generally around the belly button. To ensure a comfortable fit, keep one finger between the measuring tape and your body.
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The 2-euro Slovenia 2026 commemorative coin honors Ivan Cankar, a key figure in Slovenian literature, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. Born in 1876, Cankar occupies a central place in Slovenia’s cultural history. Through his novels, plays, essays, and socially engaged writings, he profoundly influenced the evolution of the Slovenian language and helped establish a strong national literary identity.
Ivan Cankar is often associated with Slovenian modernism, a literary movement that revitalized forms of expression in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work is distinguished by a deep social sensitivity, a focus on the working classes, injustices, moral tensions, and the aspirations of a people seeking cultural recognition. His writings are not limited to fiction; they also reflect a profound examination of society, human dignity, and the role of culture in nation-building.
By choosing Ivan Cankar as the focus of this program, Slovenia is celebrating much more than just a writer. It is honoring a symbol of its national consciousness—an author whose influence extends beyond the literary sphere to touch upon the country’s history, language, and identity. His name remains associated today with Slovenian cultural modernity and with literature’s ability to express the social realities of an era.
The design on the inner part of the coin commemorates this literary and cultural legacy. It is accompanied by the name of the issuing country, “Slovenija,” the year of issue, “2026,” and the inscription “IVAN CANKAR 1876 .” These elements place the coin in its historical context and underscore the importance of this commemoration within European numismatics.
This 2026 Slovenia 2-euro coin will particularly appeal to collectors interested in cultural issues, major European literary figures, and commemorative coins that convey a powerful historical message. Through its theme, it highlights Ivan Cankar’s essential role in promoting Slovenian literature and in passing on a cultural heritage that remains very much alive.
Mintage: 3,000 copies.
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