Slovenia to Honour Trubar with 2008 Commemorative Coin

Ljubljana, 6 December - The government chose on Thursday the image of Primoz Trubar (1508-1586) that will be used on the commemorative 2 euro coin to be issued in 2008 to mark the 500th anniversary of this protestant priest, who is considered the pioneer of the Slovenian written language.

Helsinki Slovenian one euro coin depicting Slovenian Protestant priest Primoz Trubar (1508-1586). Photo: Mint of Finland

Helsinki
Slovenian one euro coin depicting Slovenian Protestant priest Primoz Trubar (1508-1586).
Photo: Mint of Finland

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