---
title: "2 Euro France Coin 2019 - 60 years of the character Asterix"
url: "https://coinshop.com.ua/en/moneta-2-euro-francia-2019-60-rokiv-personazu-asteriks.html"
description: "The 2019 French 2 euro coin is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the character Asterix, the famous Gallic warrior from the comics by René Gossiny and Albert Uderzo, who has become a symbol of French humor and cultural identity."
image: "https://coinshop.com.ua/3892-large_default/moneta-2-euro-francia-2019-60-rokiv-personazu-asteriks.jpg"
---

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

**Price:** 3.00 EUR  
**Availability:** out of stock  
**Brand:** Франція/France  
**Reference:** 2EUR-FR-2019-0020  
**Category:** Catalog > 2 € coins

The 2019 French 2 euro coin is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the character Asterix, the famous Gallic warrior from the comics by René Gossiny and Albert Uderzo, who has become a symbol of French humor and cultural identity.

## Description

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.

## Specifications

- **Original name:** France - 60 ans Astérix
- **Mintage:** UNC
- **Year:** 2019
- **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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