2 Euros Pierre de Coubertin
2013 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 | 2013 |
| 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#45827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2 EURO LL
Engraver: Luc Luycx
Edge
Finely ribbed with edge lettering: three times the sequence "2 * *" upright and the sequence "* * 2" inverted.
The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Comment
Pierre de Coubertin was initiator of the revival of the Olympic Games and first president of the International Olympic Committee.
There are 2 different types of edges A and B depending on the specific star, more about: http://www.amisdeleuro.org/fr/121
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Euro commemorative coin from France, featuring Pierre de Coubertin, is that it has a unique bimetallic design. The coin's center is made of a nickel brass clad, surrounded by a copper-nickel ring, which gives it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6677 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Pierre de Coubertin) 2013 coin.
