Vilnius 2026: defending champion Chris Marlons confirmed
Reigning world champion Chris Marlons of Germany has confirmed his entry for the 2026 World Championships in Vilnius.
International governing body for competitive coin spinning
Coin Spinning International organises the Coin Spinning World Championships, maintains the official competition rules and publishes the world ranking. The reigning world champion is Chris Marlons of Germany.
Next event
World Championships 2026
- Dates
- 14–15 November 2026
- Host city
- Vilnius, Lithuania
- Disciplines
- Classic, Precision
- Defending champion
- Chris Marlons (GER)
Latest news
Vilnius named host of the 2026 World Championships
The 2026 Coin Spinning World Championships will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 14–15 November 2026.
Updated timing standard for the 2026 season
From the 2026 season, plate temperature will be recorded before every round at sanctioned events.
Reigning world champion
Chris Marlons, Germany
Chris Marlons won the Classic world title in Bratislava in 2025 with 20.88 seconds, his second after Aarhus 2021. He leads the world ranking and will defend his title in Vilnius in November 2026.
About the sport
What is competitive coin spinning?
Athletes spin a coin on its edge on a glass plate. In the Classic discipline, the longest spin wins. Time runs from release until the coin lies flat.
One coin for everyone
All sanctioned competitions use the 2-euro coin. A single standard coin makes results comparable across countries and seasons.
Where it is played
League play takes place in national federations and in the Coin Spinning League Europe. The World Championships are held once a year.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the reigning Coin Spinning World Champion?
Chris Marlons of Germany. He won the Classic title at the 2025 World Championships in Bratislava with 20.88 seconds and will defend it in Vilnius on 14–15 November 2026.
Who has won the most Coin Spinning World Championships?
Three athletes have won the Classic world title twice: Chris Marlons of Germany (2021, 2025), Ksenia Wróbelczyk of Poland (2015, 2023) and Tadeáš Hrnčálek of the Czech Republic (2013, 2018).
Which coin is used in competitive coin spinning?
All Coin Spinning International competitions use the 2-euro coin (25.75 mm, 8.5 g) on a standardised 60 × 60 cm glass plate. Competition times are therefore not comparable with record attempts that use smaller coins.
Is Coin Spinning International related to Guinness World Records?
No. Coin Spinning International runs league and championship competition under its own rules. It is not affiliated with Guinness World Records or any record-keeping organisation.