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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2023 to mark the Rugby World Cup 2023, which will be held in France from September to October 2023. It is the first time that France is hosting the Rugby World Cup.
Obverse
The French obverse features Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2023.
Reverse
The reverse features an oval rugby ball and silhouettes of players with the inscriptions "COUPE DU MONDE DE RUGBY 2023" and "FRANCE". On the outer ring - 12 EU stars.
Historical context
The 2023 Rugby World Cup was held in France from September 8 to October 28 in 9 cities. In the final, New Zealand defeated South Africa. France took fourth place. The tournament attracted more than 2.4 million spectators to the stadiums.