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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2012 to commemorate Abbot Pierre (1912–2007), a Capuchin monk, member of parliament and founder of the Emmaus movement, which became a symbol of the fight against poverty in France.
Obverse
The French obverse features an image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2012.
Reverse
The reverse features a portrait of Abbot Pierre in his characteristic beret and the inscriptions "ABBÉ PIERRE", "1912–2007", "SUOMI FINLAND 2012" - surrounded by a ring of 12 EU stars. The coin reflects the spiritual and social mission of the clergyman.
Historical context
Abbe Pierre (Henri Gruet) was born on August 5, 1912. A member of the French Resistance, a member of parliament, he founded the Emmaus movement in 1949. In the winter of 1954, he made a radio appeal to help the homeless in the cold - this speech forced the authorities to urgently open shelters. Pierre remains one of the most respected Frenchmen of the 20th century.