Formed in Dublin in 1976, U2 brings together four Irish musicians: Bono (Paul Hewson), The Edge (David Evans), Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. Over the decades, the band has established itself as one of the most recognized rock acts globally, with a discography of over a dozen studio albums and tours that rank among the most significant in live entertainment history.

OBVERSE

⁣⁢The inner part of the coin depicts the four members of the U2 band (from left to right): Adam Clayton, Bono, The Edge, and Larry Mullen Jr. This commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Irish band U2, created in 1976. Formed in 1976 after Larry Mullen Jr. posted an ad titled "Drummer wanted - musicians wanted" on the notice board at Mount Temple Comprehensive School in Dublin, U2 has become one of the world's top live bands, undertaking numerous international tours. The band has released 15 studio albums, sold over 175 million albums, and won numerous awards, including 22 Grammy Awards and Amnesty International's "Ambassador of Conscience" award. The upper part features the name of the issuing country, "Eire," along with the inscription "U2/50th anniversary," and the lower part displays the year of issue, "2026."⁤⁣

REVERSE

Common reverse for all 2 € coins.