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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2015 to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe on May 8, 1945, when Germany signed the act of unconditional surrender to the Allied powers.
Obverse
The French obverse features the image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the mark of the Paris Mint. The year of minting is 2015.
Reverse
The reverse features the dove of peace and the Lorraine cross — the symbol of free France — with the inscriptions "8 MAI 1945" and "70ème ANNIVERSAIRE." Around the ring are 12 EU stars, symbolizing a united post-war Europe.
Historical context
On May 8, 1945, the Third Reich signed an unconditional surrender. For France, this day meant the end of the occupation and the restoration of sovereignty. During World War II, France lost more than 600,000 citizens. May 8 is an official national holiday in France and many other European countries.