See main article: Europa coin programme.
The 2011 theme for the Europa coin programme is European Explorers. The subject must have been a European or to have conducted exploration on behalf of a European nation. At least 7 European countries are participating:[1]
| Country | Person | Face Value | Issue Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin | €20 | 23 February 2011 | |
| Ireland | St. Brendan, the Navigator | €10 | 15 February 2011 | |
| Portugal | Hermenegildo Capelo, Roberto Ivens | €2.50 | 20 April 2011 | |
| Finland | Pehr Kalm | €10 | 28 January 2011 | |
| Italy | Amerigo Vespucci | €10 | (Unknown) | |
| France | Jacques Cartier | €10/50/200 | (Unknown) | |
| Spain | Francisco de Orellana | €10 | (Unknown) | |
| Belgium | Adrien de Gerlache? | €(Unknown) | (Unknown) |