Obverse: The national side features the four members of Irish rock band U2 – Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge and Larry Mullen Jr. The design includes the band's name “U2”, the inscription “50th ANNIVERSARY”, the country name “ÉIRE”, the year 2026 and the twelve stars of the European Union. The coin was designed by Shaughn McGrath in collaboration with the band.
Reverse: The common side features a map of Europe, the denomination “2 EURO” and the twelve stars of the European Union. The design was created by Luc Luycx.
About the coin: The 2026 Ireland 2 Euro commemorative coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of U2, one of the world's most influential rock bands. The group was formed in Dublin in 1976 after drummer Larry Mullen Jr. posted a notice on his school bulletin board inviting musicians to form a band.
Over five decades, U2 became internationally renowned, with songs such as “With or Without You”, “One” and “Beautiful Day” becoming enduring classics of contemporary rock music.
This special collector's edition is struck in Proof quality, featuring a mirror-like background and frosted relief. The coin is protected in a capsule and presented in an original collector's booklet. The Proof edition has a strictly limited mintage of just 5,000 pieces.
