2 Euro Commemorative France

2 Euro Commemorative France

In this page we analyze, coin by coin, all the 2 euro Commemorative France, from common to uncommon, writing the value of each of the 2 euro Commemorative French coins.

Some pieces among the French 2 euro commemorative coins have exceeded their nominal value thanks to the interest of numismatics, especially for some coloured Proof coins versions of the years 2015, 2017 and 2018. Below we will also talk about the most sought-after French commemorative 2 euro coins and the rare 2 euro French coins. The French coins are described in this other page: french euro coins.

2 Euro Commemorative France
French 2 euro commemorative coins

The coloured commemorative coins minted in special boxes are the most quoted, however they are not legal tender due to their state altered by the use of colours.

It is important to underline that each value below refers to the coin in Brilliant Uncirculated and therefore not circulated. Circulated coins, make rare exceptions, do not exceed their face value and are therefore worth 2€.

But let’s analyze year by year the 2 commemorative French euros from 2007 to 2019.


2 Euro France 2007- 50th Anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2007 Trattati di Roma
French 2 euro commemorative coins – 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

The first French commemorative 2-euro coin is the one minted in 2008 and dedicated to the Treaties of Rome.

At the obverse, in the central part in brass, the design recalls Michelangelo’s paving of the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome, with the treaty signed by the six founding members in 1957 in the centre.
Below is the year of minting with the symbols of the Mint Director and the Mint itself on the sides. Above, in the centre, the two-line inscription TRAITÉ DE ROME 50 ANS. The inscription EUROPE is engraved with capital letters inside the flooring.
The 12 European stars are engraved in a circle on the outside of the coin.

At the reverse there is the same face common to all the 2 Euro coins of 2007.

Value of 2 euro France 2007 Commemorative coins – 50th anniversary of the Treaties of Rome

The French 2 euro commemorative coins 2007 have a value of 2,50€.


2 euro France 2008 – Presidency of the Council of the EU

2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2008 Presidenza del Consiglio Unione Europea
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2008 – Presidency of the Council of the European Union

One of the first French commemorative coins of 2008 is the one dedicated to the Presidency of the European Council.

On the Obverse, inside the brass-plated block, the writing is engraved in capital letters and on 6 lines: 2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF.
The number 8 of the 2008 inscription is partly engraved on the outer ring of the coin, RF stands for French Republic and the two symbols engraved at the bottom centre are the symbol of the Mint and that of the Mint Director. The coin’s outer ring, the copper and nickel crown, depicts the 12 5-pointed stars of the European Union.
In the reverse of the coin there is the new map of Europe extended to the new countries and without borders between states.

Value of French 2 euro 2008 – Presidency of the Council of the European Union

The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2008 have a value of 2€


2 euro commemorative coins france 2009 – UEM

2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2009 - 10° Anniversario dell'Euro
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2009 – 10th Anniversary of the Euro

In 2009 the third commemorative 2-euro coin from France was launched, the self-celebrating coin dedicated to the EURO itself.

In fact, on the Obverse there is the primitive figure accompanied by the euro symbol (€).
The subject was chosen through an online competition extended to all citizens of the countries of the European Union and chosen on January 31, 2008 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Economic and Monetary Union (EM). Coined in 2009 in all the countries of the European Union.
Under the design you can see the initials of the contest winner ΓΣ (Georgios Stamatopoulos).

The reverse of the coin is characterized by the face common to the countries of the European Union in 2009.

Value of French 2 euro 2009 – UEM

I 2 Euro Commemorativi Francesi 2009 Euro hanno un valore di 2€


2 euro coins france 2010 – General De Gaulle

2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2010 - Generale De Gaulle
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2010 – General De Gaulle

Here we are in 2010 and the 2 euro Commemorative French coin dedicated to the 70th anniversary of General De Gaulle’s appeal on June 18th.

The Obverse is represented by the depiction of General De Gaulle as he reads into the microphone the appeal to the French following the defeat of France during the Second World War. An appeal that determined the birth of the French Resistance.
In the center, the inscription 70 ANS 18 APPEL JUIN is engraved on the right of the General, the acronym RF ( Republique Francaise ) is instead on the sheets between the General and the microphone.
The thousandth of minting is engraved on the upper part of the coin between the symbols of the Mint and the Mint Director.

Then, as wqe can see, the reverse reports the common face of the countries of the European Union.

Value of French 2 euro 2010 – General De Gaulle

The Commemoratives France 2010 have a value of 2,50€.


2 euro france 2011 – Music Festival

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2011 - Music Festival
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2011 – Music Festival

This is a French Commemorative Coin of 2011 minted in honor of the 30th Anniversary of the Music Festival.

At the Obverse in the central part of the coin is in fact represented the crowd of people celebrating among the notes showing musical instruments under the inscription Fête de la MUSIQUE 21 Juin 2011. The Fête de la MUSIQUE has in fact been celebrated on the day of the summer solstice in France since 1981. At the top right in a semicircle the inscription 30° ANNIVERSAIRE. Below is the state acronym of the French Republic (RF).
In the outer copper and nickel crown are the twelve five-pointed stars as a symbol of the EU.

The reverse side uses the Face common to all the countries of the European Union.

Value of French 2 euro 2011 -Music Festival

The 2 Euro Commemorative French Festival of Music 2011 has a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2012 – Euro

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2012 - Euro
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2012 – Euro

It is 2012 the French 2 Euro Commemorative dedicated to the Euro. The central part of the coin depicts the globe with the symbol of the Euro (€) and around it some symbolic examples such as wind farms, factories, the ECB tower, ships, houses and people. At the top in a semicircle, before the Mint symbol, the inscription RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE and below 2002 – 2012 with the symbol of the Mint Director.

In the part to the reverse is depicted the Common Face of the 2 Euro coins.

Value of French 2 euro 2012 – Euro

The 2 French Euro Commemoratives 2012 Euro have a value of €2.50


2 Euro Coins France 2012 РAbb̩ Pierre

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2012 - Abbé Pierre
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2012 РAbb̩ Pierre

2012 sees the birth of another French commemorative, one of the most interesting for collectors, dedicated to Abbé Pierre.
Abbé Pierre is remembered in France as the protector of the poor, as a priest who has always dedicated his life to the most needy. He is depicted in the obverse face of the coin in informal clothes, with glasses and his characteristic hat.
Above the semicircular inscription “Centenaire de la naissance de l’abbé Pierre”, above the right shoulder is the foundation’s logo with the motto Et les Autres ?, under the year 2012 and the symbol of the mint director. On the left is the RF status code and the symbol of the French Mint.

In the outer crown of the 2 euro commemorative crown are distributed the stars as a European symbol.

At the the same common face of 2 euro coins.

Value of French 2 euro 2012 РAbb̩ Pierre

The 2 Euro Commemoratives France 2012 Abbé Pierre have a value of 5€.


2 Euro France 2013 – Pierre de Coubertin

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2013 - Pierre de Coubertin
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2013 – Pierre de Coubertin

In 2013 for the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the Olympic Games, as well as historian and pedagogist, a coin was minted in his honour.
In the centre of the coin, at the Obverse, the portrait of the sports executive with his characteristic late 19th century French moustache with four athletes and Olympic circles behind it. At the top left the inscription PIERRE DE COUBERTIN, underneath, the Olympic circle, the state initials RF and the thousandth of minting 2013.
To the right and left of the portrait the symbols of Mint and Mint Director, in the outer nickel circle the 12 five-pointed stars.

In the reverso, on the other hand, the Face common to all the countries of the Eurozone as far as the 2 euro is concerned.

Value of French 2 euro 2013 – Pierre de Coubertin

The 2 Euro Commemoratives France 2013 Pierre de Coubertin have a value of 4€.


2 Euro France 2013 Р50th anniversary of the Elys̩e Treaty

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2013 -  50th anniversary of the Elysée Treaty
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2013 Р50th anniversary of the Elys̩e Treaty

In 2013 the coin is minted in honour of the Elysée Treaties.

On the Obverse the portraits of Charles De Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer, respectively on the left and right, with signatures underneath. In the central flag the inscription from above: TRAITÉ DE L’ ÉLYSÉE / 50 / ANS / JAHRE / 2013 / ÉLYSÉE- / VERTRAG.
On the right the initials RF, French Republic, and the symbol of the Mint Director. On the left, the symbol of the Mint, under the portrait of Adenauer.
The outer ring of the coin depicts the twelve stars symbol of the European Union.

The reverse is characterized by the Common Face, the same for all 2 euros.

Value of French 2 euro 2013 Р50th anniversary of the Elys̩e Treaty

The 2 Euro Commemoratives France 2013 Elysée Treaty have a value of 2€


2 Euro Coins France 2014 – Against AIDS

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 - Against l'AIDS
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 – Against l’AIDS

In 2014 UNESCO designs the World AIDS Day symbol on the commemorative coin.

In fact, at the Obverse there is the characteristic red bow, symbol of the fight against AIDS. Two other bows are placed upside down, forming two V’s, symbol of victory.
In the Mirror Bottom version the central bow is red. Above the semi-moon the writing 1er DECEMBER, date of the World Day, and instead the writing JOURNEE MONDIALE CONTRE LE SIDA are distributed on the side ribbons. Below, in the middle, the initials of the French Republic RF and the thousandth 2014. On the right and left are the symbols of the Mint and Mint Director.

On the nickel part of the two euros there are, in a circle, the European stars.

The reverse shows the Common Face, the same for all 2 euro coins.


2 Euro Coins France 2014 Against AIDS Proof coins

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 - Against AIDS Coloured Proof Coin
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 – Against AIDS Coloured Proof Coin

This is the proof coloured version of the 2 Euro Commemorative French 2 in 2014 coined against AIDS.

Value of French 2 euro 2014 – Against l’AIDS

  • The 2 Euro commemorative France 2014 AIDS have a value of 3€
  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2014 AIDS Proof coloured version has a value of 30€.


2 Euro Coins France 2014 – Normandy Landing

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 - Normandy Landing
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2014 – Normandy Landing

2014 also commemorates the 70th anniversary of the historic Normandy landing.
On the obverse side, in the brass part, the inscription D DAY is stylized to represent a tank and the landing at the same time.

Above the cannon pointed to the right the inscription 1944 – 2014, below the D there is the acronym of State RF (French Republic) Under the inscription “70° ANNIVERSAIRE DU DÉBARQUEMENT” that delimits the two graphic parts, upper and lower.

In the lower part are engraved the verses of the poet Verlaine “Les sanglots longs des violons de l’automne blessent mon cÅ“r d’une langueur monotone”, used as a code for the beginning of the landing. The words are engraved following the wave that erases the boot prints left by the passage of British, American and Canadian soldiers. The symbols of the Mint Director and the Parisian Mint are below the wave.

Now, we see that the outer ring of the coin, the nickel part, shows the 12 5-pointed stars distributed in a circle.

The Common Face is on the reverse of the coin.

Value of French 2 euro 2014 – Normandy Landing

The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2014 Landing in Normandy has a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2015 – Federation Feast

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 - Federation Feast
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 – Federation Feast

Here we are in 2015 which sees as many as three commemorative coins in France, one of which is the Federation Day.

The Obverse is characterized by the profile of Marianne, which has always been a symbol of the French Republic, a modernized portrait looking to the left wearing the Phrygian hat with rosette, under the rosette are engraved the initials RF as the initials of the French Republic. At the bottom there is the inscription Libertè with the year 2015 and the symbol of the Eurostar above it. In the Fondo Specchio version, the rosette is coloured with the red/white/blue tricolour.

On the left, on 4 arched lines, are engraved the verses of Paul Eluard’s poem Libertè : Sur toutes les pages lues / Sur toutes les pages blanches / Pierre sang papier ou cendre / J’écris ton nom. Also on the left are the symbols of the Mint Director and the French Mint itself.
The stars of the European Union are circled around the coin’s crown.

The reverse side shows the Common Face of the 2 Euro.


2 Euro France 2015 – Federation Feast Proof Coin

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 - Federation Feast Proof Coin
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 – Federation Feast Proof Coin

This is the coloured Proof version of the 2 French Euro Commemoratives coin of 2015 minted for the Federation Day.

Value of French 2 euro 2015 – Federation Feast

  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2015 Federation have a value of 3€.
  • The 2 Euro Commemoratives France of 2015 Federation in the Mirror Colored Proof version have a value of 30€.

2 Euro Coins France 2015 – European Flag

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 - European Flag
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 – European Flag

Also in 2015 the commemorative 2 euro dedicated to the European Flag.

The obverse depicts in the brass part twelve people stylized around a single Flag, that of Europe, with the 12 stars placed in a circle. The flag in the Mirror Bottom version is Blue.
Also in this case the design is the result of an online competition open to all European citizens. The winning design was then used for this commemoration of 2015 and minted in the different states with the name of the state engraved on the top of the coin and the signature of the author at the bottom right.
In fact in this case there is the engraving on the right RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE followed by the dates 1985-2015. Above the head of the last little man on the right are engraved the symbol of the Mint and that of the Director of the Paris Mint.

The 12 symbolic stars of the European Union are engraved on the outside of the coin, forming a circle.

In the reverese we see the face common for all 2 euro coins.


Value of French 2 euro 2015 European Flag Coloured Proof coins

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 - European Flag Coloured Proof Coin
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 – European Flag Coloured Proof Coin

This 2 Euro Commemorative French Commemoration of 2015 dedicated to the Flag is in the coloured proof version.

Value of French 2 euro 2015 – European Flag

  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2015 European Flag has a value of 3€.
  • Instead the 2 Euro Commemorative France 2015 European Flag in the Proof version coloured blue have a value of 25€.

2 Euro Coins France 2015 – Peace

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 - Peace
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2015 – Peace

Also in 2015 the commemorative coined to celebrate 70 years of Peace in Europe.
At the Obverse is represented in a modern key the dove carrying an olive branch, symbol of peace, the branch consists of 12 stars instead of leaves. In the upper part of the coin, also in the inner ring, is listed on 7 arched lines the acronyms of the countries belonging to the Euro Zone separated by a dot one from the other.
Under the dove, partly overlapping, the initials of the Republique Francaise (RF), on the left the symbols of the Paris Mint and the Mint Director. On the right instead the initials of the author and the symbol of the Eurostar and on the wing the thousandth of minting 2015.

The twelve stars of the Euro are engraved on the outer circle of the commemorative coin.

The reverse, as for the other commemorative ones, shows the image of the Common Face

Value of French 2 euro 2015 – Peace

The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2015 “Peace” coins have a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2016 – Football

French 2 euro commemorative coins 2016 - Football
French 2 euro commemorative coins 2016 – Football

Of 2016 the commemorative 2 euro commemorative dedicated to football.
Which sees in fact in the Obverse the Henri-Delaunay Cup, founder of the European Football Championship, within the stylization of France with the acronym of the RF republic on the right. Above the arched inscription UEFA EURO 2016 FRANCE, at the sides of the cup at the bottom are the symbols of the Parisian Mint and the Director of the same Mint, under a moving football. The tournament concept is highlighted by the sports symbols depicted in the background.

In the outer ring of the coin are five-pointed stars evenly distributed in a circle.

The Common Face is in the verse of the bimetallic coin.

Value of French 2 euro 2016 – Football

The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2016 Football have a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2016 – Francois Mitterrand

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2016 - Francois Mitterrand
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2016 – Francois Mitterrand

The commemorative dedicated to President Francois Mitterrand also dates back to 2016. It was minted 100 years after his birth in Jarnac on October 26, 1916. President of the Republic in France from 1981 to 1995.

In the obverse there is the detailed profile of the President looking to the right concentrated. Under the initials of the French Republic RF, beyond the hand resting on the chin are the symbols of the Mint and the Parisian Mint Director. Partially covered by the portrait appears, on the right, the stylization of an olive tree and oak tree together, instead on the left the dates 1916 and 2016 one above the other.
At the top, in an arch, the inscription FRANÇOIS MITTERRAND.
On the outside in nickel are distributed the twelve five-pointed stars, symbol of the Euro countries.

The reverse is, as always, represented by the Common Face.

Value of French 2 euro 2016 – Francois Mitterrand

The 2 Euro Commemoratives France 2016 “Francois Mitterrand” coins have a value of 2.50€.


2 Euro Coins France 2017 – Pink Ribbon

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 - Pink Ribbon
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 – Pink Ribbon

This is the French 2 Euro Commemorative coin Coined for the 25th Anniversary of the Pink Ribbon is dated 2017.
The obverse has as protagonist on the left side a woman’s bust that covers the left breast with a ribbon, pink in the Mirror Bottom version. On the right side the mint symbol, under the dates 1992 and 2017, under RF anchor and the logo of the Mint Director. Then in a semicircle there is the inscription 25°ANNIVERSAIRE DU RUBAN ROSE.

The 12 stars with 5 points each are arranged in a circle and engraved on the outer ring of the coin.

The reverse side is engraved with the common face of the 2 Euro coins.


2 Euro Coins France 2017 Pink Ribbon Proof Coin

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 - Pink Ribbon Coloured Proof Coin
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 – Pink Ribbon Coloured Proof Coin

This is the Proof and coloured version of the 2017 commemorative coin in honour of the 25th anniversary of the Pink ribbon.

Value of French 2 euro 2017 – Pink Ribbon

  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2017 Pink Ribbon have a value of 3€
  • The Two Euro Commemorative France 2017 Pink Ribbon in Coloured Proof has a value of 20€.

2 Euro Coins France 2017 – Auguste Rodin

2 Euro Commemorativi Francia 2017 - Auguste Rodin
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 – Auguste RodinFrench commemorative 2 euro coins 2017 – Auguste Rodin

Also in 2017, on the anniversary of the death of the sculptor Auguste Rodin, a commemorative coin is produced with his most significant work: “The Fisherman” on the left and his portrait on the right.
Still in the obverse, but at the top, the initials of the French Republic RF among the emblems of the Parisian Mint and its Director.
Under the portrait of Rodin, his signature and the dates 1917-2017, between the fisherman and the artist’s profile is engraved the symbol of the Eurostar.
Around the coin are the European stars.

The reverse instead shows the common face of the two euro coins.

Value of French 2 euro 2017 – Auguste Rodin

The 2 Euro Commemoratives French 2017 Auguste Rodin have a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2018 – Simone Veil

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 - Simone Veil
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 – Simone Veil

We arrive in 2018 and we find the commemoration of Simone Jacob Veil, a well-known French politician who survived the Shoah and has always set an example for the fight for women’s rights. It was thanks to her that the law on abortion in France was passed in 1975.

In fact, the Obverse depicts her face looking determinedly at us with below the number with which she was registered at the Auschwitz concentration camp. In the upper left part there is the inscription SIMONE VEIL with the dates 1997 – 2017 below, while in the centre of the representation of the Parliament there are the initials of the French Republic with the year 2018 below and the date 1975. Even lower down are the symbol of the Eurostar and the emblems of the Paris Mint and its Director.

In the background is the European Parliament, which is also in the outer part of the coin where, however, the stars of the European Union also find their place.

The reverse, on the other hand, is the Common Face of the 2 Euro.

Value of French 2 euro 2018 – Simone Veil

The 2 Euro Commemoratives France 2018 Simone Veil have a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2018 – Cornflower

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 - Cornflower
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 – Cornflower

In 2018, the coin with the flower of French memory, the cornflower, was also minted. A symbol of solidarity with the mutilated and veterans of war since the end of the First World War (1914/1918).
The coin of 2 Euro France 2018 is also produced in the mirror-coloured version for collectors.

At the 2 euro obverse of France 2018, the modern stylization of cornflower, or bleuet, with the inscription Le Bleuet de France, fleur de m̩moire et de solidarit̩ around a circle. Under the dates 1918 Р2018 with the symbols of the Parisian mint and its Director on top. Instead the initials of the French Republic with the R on the left and the F on the right.
In the outer ring of the coin are the five-pointed European stars distributed in a circle.

On the reverse side, also in this case, there is the Common Face of the two euros.

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 - Cornflower Coloured Proof Coin
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2018 – Cornflower Coloured Proof Coin

Proof and colorful version of the commemorative Cornflower of 2018.

Value of French 2 euro 2018 – Cornflower

  • The value of the 2 Euro France 2018 with Cornflower is 3€.
  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2018 Cornflower Coloured Mirror Proof has a value of 25€.

2 Euro France 2019 – Fall of the Berlin Wall

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2019 -Fall of the Berlin Wall
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2019 -Fall of the Berlin Wall

To the fall of the Berlin Wall is dedicated the two euro commemorative French commemorative of 2019.
In fact, the Obverse is represented by a passage crossed by doves, symbol of peace, flying over the cheering hands of the crowd. On the right is represented the Brandenburg Gate and on the left part of the wall with the inscription 30 ANS DE LA CHUTE DU MUR DE BERLIN – 30 JAHRE MAUERFALL.
Below, between the symbols of the Mint and the Director of the Mint, there is the mint year 2019. On the right is the initials of the Republique Francaise and the Eurostar symbol inside one of the amni in the foreground.

Outside the central part are distributed in a circle the 12 stars of Europe.

The reverse is characterized by the common face.

Value of French 2 euro 2019 – Fall of the Berlin Wall

The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2019 – Berlin Wall have a value of 3€.


2 Euro Coins France 2019 – Asterix

French commemorative 2 euro coins 2019 - Asterix
French commemorative 2 euro coins 2019 – Asterix

Year 2019. Here, to date, the most quoted coin among the French commemorative coins, the one dedicated to Asterix, a famous French comic book. The only uncommon commemorative coin minted only in the BU and Fs versions. It can be said that they are therefore 2 rare French euros, with their good value.

In the Obverse, the profile of Asterix looking to the right, as in a sort of cartooning of ancient coins with a beaded upper and leafy ornaments on the lower side. Above the arch there is the inscription ASTERIX with the initials RF ( Republique Francaise), below LX ANS, the thousandth of minting 2019 and MMXIX. The symbols of the Mint Director and the French Mint are between Asterix’s hair and back.
In the outer crown are twelve 5-pointed stars as a symbol of the European Union.

In the Obverse is depicted the Common Face of the 2 euro.

Value of French 2 euro 2019 – Asterix

The 2 rare French Euro, commemorative with Asterix of 2019 have a value of 15€.


2 Euro France 2020 – General Charles de Gaulle

2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2020 - General Charles de Gaulle
2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2020 – General Charles de Gaulle

2 euro commemorative coin dedicated to General Charles de Gaulle 8 years after the Appeal of 18 June 1940. Issued on 1/02/2020.

The obverse shows the two sides of Charles de Gaulle, in the foreground the President of the French Republic and in the background the General of the Army. Both profiles look to the right and behind their heads is the initials of the French Republic RF intersecting with the Cross of Lorraine, a symbol that Charles de Gaulle himself had chosen in 1940 to denote Free France.

Under the General’s shoulder are the symbols of the French Mint and Mint Director Yves Sampo: the cornucopia and the pentagon with AGMP.

In the cross are the dates 1890/1970 on the left and 2020 on the right. In the lower right semicircle is the name of General Charles de Gaulle.

The author of the graphics is Joaquin Jimenez.

Value of French 2 euro 2020 – General Charles de Gaulle

The French 2 Euro commemorative coins featuring General Charles de Gaulle in 2020 have a value of €3.


2 Euro France 2020 – Medical Research

2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2020 - Medical Research Covid19
2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2020 – Medical Research Covid19

Year 2020 sees the birth of a special commemorative coin dedicated to medical research. Coin issued on 6/10/2020.

The obverse depicts research and thus, inscribed within a sphere, a female face in profile looking to the right. To the left is the inscription UNION, to the right a circle depicting a microscope with a DNA sequence inside. In the background are stylised stars.

At the top right is the initials RF for the French Republic, at the bottom the year 2020 with symbols:

  • Cornucopia
  • Pentagon with AGMP (Atelier de Gravure de la Monnaie de Paris et Pessac)
  • The Eurostar symbol.

The reverse side is the so-called value side, as with all 2-euro commemorative coins.

Author: Joaquin Jimenez.

Value of French 2 euro 2020 – Medical Research

The commemorative 2 Euro France Medical Research 2020 has a value of 12€.


2 Euro France 2021 UNICEF

2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2021 UNICEF
2 Euro Commemorative Coins France 2021 UNICEF

In 2021, France dedicates its commemorative to UNICEF and its 75 years of mission. Issued on 16/3/2021.

The obverse depicts an allegory of the work mission of UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund), with the hands of man and children playing a leading role. A hand is seen arranging a piece of the jigsaw puzzle depicting the Earth. At the bottom centre are two laurel branches intertwined.

In the top right-hand corner is the inscription:

UNICEF POUR CHAQUE ENFANT (for every Child)
1946-2021

The number 75 at the bottom encloses the word ANS (75th Anniversary), while to its right is the initials of the French Republic RF with the symbols of the Mint underneath:

  • Cornucopia
  • Eurostar symbol

On the reverse, the common side of the two-euro coins.

Medical Research 2021 UNICEF

  • The 2 Euro Commemorative France 2021 UNICEF is worth 3€.

2 Euro Coins France 2021 – Paris Olympics 2024

2 Euro Commemorative France 2021 Paris Olympics 2024. Issue 2021.


Table Value with all the French 2 euro commemorative coins

Do you want to know the value of your French 2 euro coins? In the following table we have inserted the values referring to the state of preservation of the Brilliant Uncirculated coin.

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The following table of values is referring to the mirror and coloured version of the French 2 euro commemorative coins

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