France 2 Euros, 2023

2 Euros from France. Issued in 2023. Struck in Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni). Measures 25.75 mm and weighs 8.5 g.

Obverse

Depicts a stylized portrayal of a rugby player sprinting with the rugby ball amidst the goalposts positioned at both ends of the field. The field itself is represented by a stylized globe, serving as a symbol for the global nature of the event. Positioned above the image is the caption "2023 Rugby World Cup in France". In the lower left corner, the official Rugby Union logo, while the lower right corner features the monogram "RF" (French Republic) along with the mintmarks of the mint and engraver. The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer ring of the coin.

Reverse

A geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.

Edge

The sequence "2 ★ ★" repeated six times alternately upright and inverted