France

Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by France in 2016 commemorates the centenary of the birth of François Mitterrand, the iconic president of the French Republic. In addition, this coin highlights the importance of his political legacy and his impact […]

Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by France in 2016 celebrates a major event: the UEFA EURO 2016 European Football Championship. This sporting event, hosted by France, brought together the best European football teams. In addition, this coin commemorates the […]

Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by France in 2017 pays tribute to Auguste Rodin, a famous French sculptor. This tribute marks the centenary of Rodin’s death. In addition, this coin highlights the importance of his work in the history […]

Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Pink Ribbon France issued this €2 coin in 2017 to mark the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Pink Ribbon as a symbol of the fight against breast cancer. Indeed, created in 1992 […]

Centenary of the 1918 Armistice: A Historic Commemoration France issues this 2 euro coin in 2018 to commemorate the centenary of the 1918 armistice through the Bleuet de France. This event marks the end of the First World War. The […]

Introduction In 2019, France issued a 2-euro coin to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Indeed, this wall separated East Berlin from West Berlin and symbolized the division of Europe during the Cold War. Its […]

Introduction In 2019, France issued a 2 euro coin to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Asterix. Indeed, the first Asterix comic strip appeared in 1959 in the magazine “Pilote”. Asterix: Symbol of resistance and ingenuity Asterix and Obelix symbolize French […]

Introduction In 2020, France issued a commemorative 2 euro coin celebrating unity and science through medical research. Thus, this theme highlights the importance of scientific research and technological advances, symbolized by the DNA double helix. Symbol of Unity and Science […]

Introduction This 2 euro commemorative coin celebrates the holding of the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023. France was the host of this landmark event for rugby fans and French citizens. This coin celebrates this major sporting event. Central […]

Introduction The commemorative 2-euro coin from France, issued in 2024, celebrates the Paris 2024 Olympics Games. This commemorative coin highlights both Paris’s cultural heritage and the spirit of competition and excellence of the Olympic Games. Cultural Heritage and Olympic Spirit […]