The Croatian National Bank will on 24 October 2025 release into circulation the commemorative 2-euro coin the "City of Pula – Arena". The exchange of the commemorative coin for the public will begin on 1 December 2025.

The Croatian National Bank issues the commemorative 2-euro coin the "City of Pula – Arena" as part of the "Croatian cities" series with commemorative motifs that represent the Pula Arena, a prominent monument of ancient construction in the city of Pula, of rich historical and cultural relevance for the Republic of Croatia and the world, whose representation was one of the main motifs on the reverse side of the 10-kuna banknote.

Date of release into circulation: The commemorative coin is released in circulation on 24 October 2025 and the exchange of commemorative coins for the public will begin on 1 December 2025.

Technical specification: The commemorative 2-euro coin is minted according to the technical specifications for the 2-euro circulation coin in accordance with Council Regulation (EU) No 729/2014 of 24 June 2014 on denominations and technical specifications of euro coins intended for circulation.

Description of the national side of the commemorative coin: The national side of the commemorative coin features the main motif of the Pula Arena (amphitheatre), one of the most prominent ancient monuments in the Republic of Croatia, from the perspective of the view from the Adriatic Sea presented symbolically below the main motif, which also highlights the Mediterranean character of the Republic of Croatia. To the right of the main motif is the depiction of the church of St. Anthony built in the 1930s, which is part of a panoramic view of the city of Pula.

The coin’s national side outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

The edge lettering of the coin features the text "O LIJEPA O DRAGA O SLATKA SLOBODO" (Oh beautiful, oh dear, oh sweet freedom) from the Hymn to Freedom, which is an integral part of the pastoral play "Dubravka" by the 17th century Croatian writer Ivan Gundulić.

Subject of commemoration: as part of the "Croatian cities" series with commemorative motifs that represent the Pula Arena, a prominent monument of ancient construction in the city of Pula, of rich historical and cultural relevance for the Republic of Croatia and the world.

The design of the national side of the commemorative coin: the sculptor Duje Botteri

Number of coins issued: 200,000

The design and the features of the commemorative 2-euro coin are laid down in the Decision on the issuance of the commemorative coin the "City of Pula – Arena".