The Slovakia 2022 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the historical significance of the first steam engine in the country, marking the 200th anniversary of its construction. The national side features a detailed depiction of the steam engine designed by Jozef Karol Hell, which was used for pumping water from mines in Banská Štiavnica. This engineering achievement reflects Slovakia’s deep industrial roots and its pivotal role in European mining technology during the nineteenth century. By highlighting this innovation, the coin honours the technical ingenuity that propelled the region’s economic development. The design serves as a tribute to the legacy of Slovak mechanical engineering and the transformative power of the Industrial Revolution. This commemorative issue was produced in 2022 with a total mintage of 1,000,000 coins.