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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2019 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. This event symbolized the end of the Cold War and paved the way for the unification of Europe.
Obverse
The French obverse features Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2019.
Obverse
The reverse depicts joyful people on the ruins of the Berlin Wall with the inscriptions "9 NOVEMBRE 1989" and "30 ANS". Around the ring are 12 EU stars, symbolizing a united, free Europe.
Historical context
The Berlin Wall was erected on August 13, 1961 by the GDR and divided the city and Germany for 28 years. On November 9, 1989, the GDR authorities announced the opening of the borders - the crowd began to demolish the wall. This event became a symbol of the end of the Cold War. German reunification took place on October 3, 1990.