2 Euros Jacques Chirac
2022 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring | 8.50 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.50 g |
| Diameter | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Designer: Luc Luycx
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
President of the French Republic for two terms, Jacques Chirac was a major architect of the European construction. As such, he was President when the Euro was introduced in 2002, whose 20th anniversary we celebrate at the beginning of this year.Interesting fact
The Jacques Chirac commemorative coin features an image of the former French president on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the iconic Marianne symbol, which represents the spirit of the French Republic. The coin's bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring, gives it a unique and eye-catching appearance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Jacques Chirac) 2022 coin.
