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2 Euros General Charles de Gaulle
2020 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#192990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
A map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
The number of circulation coins being struck (18,061,940 coins) was not chosen by chance. Split by groups of 2, then 2, then 4 digits, this number makes 18/06/1940 which is the date of the famous call to arms of the 18th June broadcast from London.Interesting fact
The circulating commemorative coin 2 Euros (General Charles de Gaulle) 2020 from France features an image of General Charles de Gaulle, a prominent French military leader and statesman who played a key role in World War II and the French Resistance. He later became the President of France and served from 1959 to 1969. The coin's design was created by the French artist and engraver, Joaquin Jimenez, and it includes the coin's denomination, "2 EUROS," along with the year of issue, "2020," and the name of the country, "FRANCE." The coin's bimetallic composition, featuring a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, gives it a unique and distinctive look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (General Charles de Gaulle) 2020 coin.
