Slovakia 2025 100 years of the first European ice hockey championship

100th anniversary of the first international sports tournament in Slovakia.

The obverse of this coin shows an ice hockey player in action, illustrating the celebrated sport. In the background, mountains and trees are seen, representing the typical Slovakian landscape and adding a national dimension to the scene.

At the top, the inscription “MAJSTROVSTVÁ EUROÓPY V HOKEJI” highlights the commemorated event, the European Hockey Championships. To the left of the player, the years “1925” and “2025” mark the year of the first tournament and the year of issue of the coin, respectively. At the bottom, the inscription “SLOVENSKO” clearly indicates the issuing country.

The outer edge of the coin features twelve stars representing the member states of the European Union, thus emphasizing Slovakia’s integration into this community. Each element of the coin contributes to its visual harmony. The carefully crafted engravings add an artistic and sporting dimension. Indeed, this coin reflects both Slovakia’s historical heritage and its sporting passion.

Weight - 8.5 g.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 995'000 pcs.
Country of origin - Slovakia
Year of release- 2025