Eurozone to Reduce Coin Production in 2025
The European Central Bank has approved a lower production cap for euro coins, with Germany set to mint the largest share.
- The European Central Bank (ECB) has set a 2025 coin production limit of €2.17 billion, down from €2.35 billion in 2024.
- Germany will lead euro coin production, minting €479 million worth, including €135.5 million in collector coins.
- France and Spain follow Germany in production, with €336.5 million and €335 million worth of coins planned, respectively.
- Approximately €1.72 billion of the total production will be for daily use, with the remainder allocated for collector coins.
- The ECB determines annual coin production caps based on reported needs from the 20 eurozone countries.