In 2017 it is 10 years since Slovenia introduced the euro. To commemorate this occasion, the Bank of Slovenia is going to issue a 2 euro commemorative coin. The coin has a mintage of 1 million pieces which includes 3,500 pieces in proof quality and 8,000 pieces in BU quality. On July 22, Slovenia has submitted the design to the Council of the European Union. The coin will be issued in the first quarter of 2017.