Coin 2 Euro France 2020 - 130 years since the birth of Charles de Gaulle
Coin 2 Euro France 2020 - 130 years since the birth of Charles de Gaulle

Coin 2 Euro France 2020 - 130 years since the birth of Charles de Gaulle

Франція/France
2EUR-FR-2020-0023
The 2020 French 2 euro coin commemorates General Charles de Gaulle on the occasion of the 130th anniversary of his birth. De Gaulle was the founder of the Fifth Republic and the leader of the French Resistance during World War II.
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Description

The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2020 to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of Charles de Gaulle (1890–1970), a general, leader of the Resistance and founder of the Fifth French Republic.

Obverse

The French obverse features an image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2020.

Reverse

The reverse features a profile portrait of de Gaulle with the Lorraine Cross and the inscriptions "CHARLES DE GAULLE", "1890–1970". On the outer ring are the 12 stars of the EU and the year "2020".

Historical context

Charles de Gaulle was born on November 22, 1890. After the call on June 18, 1940, he organized "Free France". In 1958, he founded the Fifth Republic and became its first president (1959–1969). He died on November 9, 1970.

Product Details

Original name
France - Charles de Gaulle
Mintage
UNC
Year
2020
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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