| Issuer | Slovenia |
| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 3 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2007-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | G. Učakar |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#81 |
| Obverse description | The Presidency of the European Union was entrusted to Slovenia between January and June 2008. Inscription meaning: `Presidency of the European Union January-June 2008 - The facts will speak`. Veiled star with five branches. The sail-like shape of the star`s branches is intended to symbolize Slovenia`s desire to place its Presidency under the sign of dynamism and results. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | SLOVENIJA 3 EURO 2008 (Translation: Slovenia 3 euro 2008) |
| Reverse description | 27 stars symbolizing the 27 members of the European Union. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | PREDSEDOVANJE EVROPSKI UNIJI
- JANUAR - JUNIJ 2008
FACTA LOQUUNTUR (Translation: The Presidency of the European Union - January - June 2008 They Speak of the Deeds) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 2008 - - 200 000 2008 - Brilliant Uncirculated - 148 000 2008 - Proof (2000 in capsul, 1000 in coincards, 1000 in acrylic cube) - 4 000 |
| Catalog ID | 5803445860 |
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