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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2021 as part of the coin series for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The coin depicts the "Sower" - a classic allegorical image of French coins, combined with the symbolism of the Olympic Games.
Obverse
The French obverse with the image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the mark of the Paris Mint. The year of minting is 2021.
Reverse
The reverse depicts the "Sower" with the Olympic rings and the inscription "PARIS 2024 - LA SEMEUSE". On the outer ring - 12 stars of the EU and the year "2021".
Historical context
The "Sower" - an allegorical figure of a woman sowing grain - is a traditional symbol of French coins from the 19th century. The author of the original drawing is Oscar Roti (1897). The combination of the "Sower" and the Olympics symbolizes the sowing of the future - new records and achievements that await in Paris 2024.