2 Euros Olympic Games, Paris 2024 - France
2023 year| Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 8.5 g | 25.75 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| Period | Fifth Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 2 Euros 2 EUR = USD 2.19 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| 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#352565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
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
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: three times the sequence "2 * *" upright and the sequence "* * 2" inverted
Lettering: 2 ★ ★2 ★ ★2 ★ ★2 ★ ★2 ★ ★2 ★ ★
Comment
One hundred years after the Paris 1924 Olympic Games, the French capital will once again host the Summer Games in 2024. One year before the launch of the Olympic Games, the Monnaie de Paris is continuing the celebration by counting down to the start of the Games by highlighting its heritage and that of Paris. An event with international echo whose intensity gradually increases in the years leading up to the event, with already several €2 commemorative coins dedicated to the Olympic Games over the past years.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a nickel brass clad nickel center surrounded by a copper-nickel ring. This distinctive design adds to the coin's aesthetic appeal and sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Olympic Games, Paris 2024 - France 2023) 2023 coin.
