---
title: "Coin 2 Euro France 2016 - UEFA European Football Championship 2016"
url: "https://coinshop.com.ua/en/moneta-2-euro-francia-2016-cempionat-evropi-z-futbolu-uefa-2016.html"
description: "The 2016 France 2 euro coin was issued to commemorate the UEFA Euro 2016 European Football Championship, which was held in France from June 10 to July 10, 2016. The country hosted the tournament for the first time since 1984."
image: "https://coinshop.com.ua/3887-large_default/moneta-2-euro-francia-2016-cempionat-evropi-z-futbolu-uefa-2016.jpg"
---

# Coin 2 Euro France 2016 - UEFA European Football Championship 2016

**Price:** 3.00 EUR  
**Availability:** out of stock  
**Brand:** Франція/France  
**Reference:** 2EUR-FR-2016-0015  
**Category:** Catalog > 2 € coins

The 2016 France 2 euro coin was issued to commemorate the UEFA Euro 2016 European Football Championship, which was held in France from June 10 to July 10, 2016. The country hosted the tournament for the first time since 1984.

## Description

The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2016 to mark the hosting of the UEFA Euro 2016 European Football Championship on French soil. The tournament was held from June 10 to July 10 in 10 cities in France.

#### Obverse

The French obverse features an image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2016.

#### Obverse

The reverse features a soccer ball and the Eiffel Tower, both symbols of France and the championship. The words "UEFA EURO 2016", "FRANCE" and the 12 EU stars around the ring complete the design.

#### Historical context

Euro 2016 was held in France with an expanded format - 24 teams instead of the traditional 16. Matches were held in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and 7 other cities. Portugal won, defeating France 1-0 in the final at the Stade de France. The tournament attracted a record audience and took place against the backdrop of increased security measures.

## Specifications

- **Original name:** France - UEFA Euro 2016
- **Mintage:** UNC
- **Year:** 2016
- **Denomination:** 2 euros
- **Material:** Bimetal (75%Cu/25%Ni + 75%Cu/20%Zn/5%Ni)
- **Diameter (mm):** 25.75
- **Weight (g):** 8.5

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