2 Euros (Speech of June 18th 1940) 2010 front 2 Euros (Speech of June 18th 1940) 2010 back
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2 Euros Speech of June 18th

2010 year
Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring 8.5 g 25.75 mm
Description
Issuer
France
Period
Fifth Republic (1958-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2010
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
References
Numista
N#11526
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with inscription

Lettering: 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **

Comment

Interesting fact

The 2 Euro commemorative coin from France, issued in 2010 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of General de Gaulle's speech on June 18th, 1940, features a unique design that incorporates a nickel brass clad nickel center in a copper-nickel ring. This bi-metallic design adds an extra layer of security and durability to the coin, making it stand out from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Euros (Speech of June 18th 1940) 2010 coin.