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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2020 and is dedicated to medical research. Issued in the year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the coin commemorates scientific achievements in medicine and the selfless work of researchers.
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 depicts a stylized DNA molecule and a microscope - symbols of modern medical research. The inscription "RECHERCHE MÉDICALE" and "FRANCE 2020" with 12 EU stars in a ring decorate the coin.
Historical context
France has a rich tradition of medical research: from Louis Pasteur to Luc Montagnier. In 2020, French scientists joined the global effort to combat COVID-19. The coin was issued during the worst pandemic in a century.