2 Euro France Coin 2019 - 60 years of the character Asterix

The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2019 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the character Asterix, first published on 29 October 1959 in the magazine Pilote. Asterix is ​​one of the most famous French comic book characters worldwide.

Obverse

The French obverse features Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2019.

Obverse

The reverse depicts the legendary Asterix in his signature winged helmet against the backdrop of a Gallic settlement. The inscription "ASTÉRIX 60 ANS", "1959–2019" and the 12 EU stars in a ring complete the coin.

Historical context

Asterix, a small but brave Gallic warrior, was born from the pen of screenwriter René Gossiny and artist Albert Uderzo in 1959. The series includes 40 albums, translated into over 111 languages ​​with a circulation of over 380 million copies. The adventures of Asterix and his friend Obelix ridicule the pretensions of great powers to small but resilient people.