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.