The 2019 Slovakia 2 euro commemorative coin marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Milan Rastislav Štefánik, a pivotal figure in the establishment of the first Czechoslovak Republic. The national side features a detailed portrait of Štefánik, who served as a general, diplomat, and astronomer. His legacy remains central to Slovak identity, reflecting his instrumental role in the nation's liberation and early statehood. The design captures his likeness alongside his name and the years 1919 and 2019, commemorating his tragic passing in a plane crash near Bratislava. This issue was released in standard circulation format. The coin was issued in 2019 with a mintage of 1,000,000 pieces.