The Slovakia 2024 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the Košice Peace Marathon, the oldest marathon in Europe and the second oldest in the world. Established in 1924, the race serves as a profound symbol of endurance, international cooperation, and the pursuit of harmony. The national side of the coin features a stylized runner integrated with elements reflecting the marathon’s historic route and the city of Košice. By commemorating this sporting milestone, the design honours a century of athletic tradition that has united participants from across the globe in the spirit of peace. This issue is available in standard circulation format. The mintage for this 2024 commemorative coin is 1,000,000 pieces.