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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2013 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty of friendship between France and Germany, signed by President de Gaulle and Chancellor Adenauer on January 22, 1963.
Obverse
The French obverse features the image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2013.
Obverse
The joint reverse (France and Germany minted the same reverse) depicts the silhouettes of two people against the background of the flags of both countries and the inscription "TRAITÉ DE L'ÉLYSÉE / ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG 1963–2013". The ring bears 12 EU stars.
Historical context
The Élysée Treaty was signed on January 22, 1963, by Charles de Gaulle and Konrad Adenauer. The document cemented the reconciliation of the two countries, which had fought three times in 70 years, and laid the foundation for the "Paris-Berlin axis" - the engine of European integration. The treaty provides for regular consultations of leaders and the development of youth exchanges (Franco-German Youth Office).