2 euro Slovakia 2019 - Milan Rastislav Štefánik (BU coincard)

The 2019 Milan Rastislav Štefánik €2 coin was dedicated to an important figure in Slovak and European history. He was known not only as a soldier and diplomat but also as a distinguished natural scientist and astronomer. His life and work left an enduring legacy in Slovakia and across the European continent. His diplomatic efforts contributed to the establishment of Czechoslovakia, and his scholarly work in astronomy remains recognised today. Celebrations of his legacy recall his courage, dedication and exceptional abilities and acknowledge his importance to Slovak and European culture and history.