France 2 Euros, 2020
General Charles de Gaulle
Information
Country
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
2 Euros
Year
2020
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
8.5
Diameter (mm)
25.75
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
2 Euros from France. Issued in 2020. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring. Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.
- Obverse
- The design represents two profiles of Charles de Gaulle at two different times. The profile in the background shows Charles de Gaulle in army general is uniform during the call to arms of the 18th June 1940 or during the liberation of Paris. The profile in the foreground represents Charles de Gaulle during his second presidential term of office. Finally, the mention RF is semi-integrated in a Lorraine cross, symbol of free France chosen by General de Gaulle in 1940. His dates of birth and death as well as the year date are also inscribed in the Lorraine cross. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.
- Reverse
- A map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.
- Edge
- Reeded with inscription
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