The Slovakian 2 euro standard circulation coin features the national emblem of the Slovak Republic, which is a double cross standing on the central peak of a three-peaked mountain range. This heraldic design represents the historical and cultural identity of the nation, drawing upon symbols that have been associated with the region since the Middle Ages. The double cross, known as the patriarchal cross, is rendered with elegant simplicity, while the three hills symbolise the Tatra, Fatra, and Matra mountain ranges, which are central to the Slovak landscape and national consciousness. Surrounding the emblem are the twelve stars of the European Union, reflecting the country's integration into the eurozone. This coin was issued in 2018.