Coin 2 Euro France 2022 - Jacques Chirac
Coin 2 Euro France 2022 - Jacques Chirac

Coin 2 Euro France 2022 - Jacques Chirac

Франція/France
2EUR-FR-2022-0026
The 2022 French 2 euro coin commemorates Jacques Chirac, President of France from 1995 to 2007, known for his resolute "no" to the invasion of Iraq and his active participation in international peace issues.
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Description

A 2 euro coin minted by France in 2022 to commemorate Jacques Chirac (1932–2019), President of the French Republic from 1995 to 2007 and long-time mayor of Paris.

Obverse

The French obverse features an image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. Year of minting: 2022.

Reverse

The reverse depicts a portrait of Jacques Chirac with the inscription "JACQUES CHIRAC", "1932–2019" and the 12 EU stars on the outer ring.

Historical context

Jacques Chirac was born on November 29, 1932. He was elected mayor of Paris three times and president of France twice. He is famous for his "No" vote in Iraq in 2003. He signed the Amsterdam and Nice EU Treaties. He died on September 26, 2019.

Product Details

Original name
France - Jacques Chirac
Mintage
UNC
Year
2022
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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