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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2010 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of General de Gaulle's famous address of June 18, 1940, which marked the beginning of the French Resistance and forever entered the history of France.
Obverse
The French obverse features an allegorical image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the mark of the Paris Mint. The year of minting is 2010.
Reverse
The reverse features the Lorraine Cross - a symbol of Free France and the Resistance - next to the silhouette of a microphone, referring to de Gaulle's radio address. The inscriptions "18 JUIN 1940" and "2010" mark the anniversary. On the ring - 12 stars of the EU.
Historical context
On June 18, 1940, General Charles de Gaulle made a speech on London's BBC radio, calling on the French people to continue the fight despite the capitulation of the Pétain government. This address became the basis for the organization of "Free France" and the Resistance movement. De Gaulle then headed the Provisional Government and returned to Paris in 1944. The speech is considered one of the most important moments in French history.