Eurozone Coin Production Rises with Bulgaria's EntryThe introduction of Bulgaria into the eurozone is set to increase the overall production of euro coins across member states. Notably, previous expansions of the eurozone, such as Croatia's accession in 2023, similarly led to significant increases in coin production, with that year's volume reaching roughly 2.6 billion euros. Germany continues to lead in euro coin production, projecting a total of 558 million euros in 2026. France and Spain follow, with expected volumes of 342 million euros and over 299 million euros, respectively. Each year, the ECB establishes an upper limit for euro coin issuance based on the requirements reported by member states.

Source: The Munich Eye December 24, 2025 17:46 UTC