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France €2 Presidency of the Council 2008 — Value and Rarity
Full sheet for France's 2008 €2 commemorative Presidency of the Council: estimated value, mintage and obverse description.
Description of the 2 Euro Presidency of the Council 2008
The coin we will see in this overview is part of the collection of 2 Euro Commemorative coins from France. Specifically, it is the second coin in this collection, namely the 2 Euro Commemorative minted on July 1, 2008, to commemorate the French Presidency of the European Union. A coin of absolute importance for the French State and for Europe in general, and on the page of French 2 Euro Commemoratives you can find all the other coins.
Coin specifications
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Periodo | Unione Europea (dal 2002) |
| Coin type | Commemorative coin |
| Subject | Presidency of the Council |
| Denomination | 2 euro |
| Year | 2008 |
| Edge | ‘2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★ 2 ★ ★' |
| Bordo | Finemente Rigato |
| Material | Bimetallica. Parte esterna: rame-nichel; parte interna tre strati: nichel-ottone, nichel, nichel-ottone. |
| Diameter | 25,75 mm |
| Forma | Rotonda |
| Alignment | (0°) |
| Thickness | 2,20 mm |
| Weight | 8,5 g , interno 4,5g |
Mintage and rarity
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pessac, France | 20.084.936 | 2008 · C · Pessac, France · 20.064.000 · 10.936 · 10.000 · 20.084.936 |
Market value
Value: 2.00€
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2008 France Presidency of the Council €2 worth?
Listed BU value: €2. Mintage: 2008 · C · Pessac, Francia · 20.064.000 · 10.936 · 10.000 · 20.084.936.
What is the mintage of the 2008 Presidency of the Council coin?
Catalog mintage: 2008 · C · Pessac, Francia · 20.064.000 · 10.936 · 10.000 · 20.084.936.
Is the 2008 Presidency of the Council €2 rare?
Catalog rarity C — a standard commemorative: collectible, usually near the listed market estimate.
Where was the 2008 Presidency of the Council coin minted?
Mint listed on this page: Pessac, Francia.
What year is the Presidency of the Council coin from?
Issue year: 2008.
Where can I find all French commemoratives?
In the France pillar catalog: /euro-coins/france/2-euro-commemoratives/
Where can I sell a 2008 Presidency of the Council €2?
Online auctions such as Catawiki or a local dealer work well for common commemoratives.
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€2 commemoratives from European states:
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- Cyprus €2, Ireland €2, Estonia €2
- Andorra €2, Slovakia €2, Finland €2
- Belgium €2, Luxembourg €2, Portugal €2
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