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A 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2018 to commemorate Simone Veil (1927–2017), a statesman, Minister of Health, President of the European Parliament and member of the French Academy. The coin was issued in the year of her death.
Obverse
The French obverse features an image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2018.
Reverse
The reverse features a portrait of Simone Veil with the inscription "SIMONE VEIL", "1927–2017" and 12 EU stars in a ring. The strict and expressive portrait reflects the strength and indomitability of this remarkable woman.
Historical context
Simona Weil was born on July 13, 1927. She survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. As Minister of Health in 1975, she passed the Weil Law, legalizing abortion in France. She was the first woman to head the European Parliament (1979–1982). Member of the French Academy since 2010. In 2018, Weil's ashes were transferred to the Panthéon.