Since 2004 France has produced 19 commemorative 2 euro coins. We present them here. Collectors of euro coins already know them, which is not the case for people who find these coins in their wallet. In general, the questions asked about these pieces concern two aspects: what is their value? What is their rarity?
Commemorative 2 euro coins are highly sought after by collectors. From 2004, each country in the euro area was allowed to issue a commemorative 2 euro coin each year for current circulation. In 2012 this number was increased to 2 pieces per year.
These parts have the same characteristics and the same properties as the current 2 euro coins, and their respective common faces are identical. The only difference is the commemorative drawing illustrating their national side. Only the 2 euro coin can be the subject of a commemorative issue.
These 2 euro commemorative coins circulate throughout Europe, as well as other coins in common use. We can therefore find in its wallet 2 euro commemorative coins from Belgium, Austria, Germany, Spain and all the other euro zone countries.
Four commemorative coins were jointly issued by all countries in the euro area.
In March 2007 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty of Rome.
In January 2009 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Economic and Monetary Union.
In January 2012 to commemorate ten years of euro banknotes and coins.
And in August 2015 to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the flag of the European Union.
The only thing that changes on these commemorative coins is the name of each country.
The 2 euro commemorative French coins are manufactured and marketed by the Monnaie de Paris.
It can be noted that commemorative 2 euro coins can be produced in 3 different states: a Brilliant Universal version for everyday circulation and two special collector versions: Blister and Belle Proof.
These last two versions are sold more expensive by the Monnaie de Paris because the pieces are well put in value in a blister or in a box. These versions are manufactured in small quantities. Note also that several commemorative French coins of 2 euro are the subject of a colorized version. These are euro coins 2 fight against AIDS, 2 euro feast of the Federation, 2 euro 30 years of the European flag, 2 euro fight against breast cancer and 2 euro Blueberry 2018. This tradition of coloring is now regular: every year the Monnaie de Paris manufactures a new coin of 2 euro colorized.
In general, 2 euro coins commemorate a historical event or are dedicated to a current event of great historical significance.
We can say a word about the commemorative themes discussed.
The 2 euro commemorative French coins feature remarkable characters. You can see the portraits of Charles De Gaulle, Pierre de Coubertin, Abbé Pierre, Charles De Gaulle and Adenauer, François Mitterrand, Auguste Rodin. Only Charles De Gaulle had the privilege of appearing on two two euro commemorative coins.
The 20th French commemorative coin was originally intended for Edmond Rostand, but the new coin to be released in June 2018 will commemorate Simone Veil.
Two € 2 coins are dedicated to the fight against diseases, AIDS in 2014 and breast cancer in 2017.
Several euro coins commemorate the European Union: the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the French Presidency of the EU in 2008, the 10 years of Economic and Monetary Union in 2009, the 10 years of banknotes and coins. euro in 2012, the 70 years of peace in Europe in 2015.
Two pieces evoke historical events: the euro coin fiftieth anniversary of the Treaty of the Elysee and the play on the landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Two parties quite different in nature and notoriety are mentioned on the 2 euro coins: the Fête de la Fédération and the festival of music.
The sport is present on the 2 euro commemorative coins by Pierre de Coubertin (Olympic Games) and the Euro coin of football 2016.
Finally the art is represented with the room dedicated to Auguste Rodin in 2017.
Finally, let's talk about the scarcity and value of 2 euro French coins.
It can be said that none of the 2 euro commemorative French coins are rare. The smallest prints concern the pieces of Abbé Pierre and Pierre de Coubertin, each produced at 1 million copies.
The least rare pieces are the 2 euro coins French Presidency of the European Union and 2 euro De Gaulle Appel of 18 June, each issued at 20 million
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