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The 2 euro coin was minted by France in 2026 in honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's "The Little Prince" - one of the greatest works of French literature, translated into over 300 languages.
Obverse
The French obverse features the image of Marianne, the inscription "RF" and the Paris Mint mark. The year of minting is 2026.
Reverse
The reverse depicts the silhouette of the Little Prince on planet B612 with a rose and the inscriptions "LE PETIT PRINCE" and "FRANCE 2026". The ring is decorated with 12 EU stars.
Historical context
The Little Prince was first published on April 6, 1943 in New York. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry died during a reconnaissance flight in 1944. The book has been translated into over 300 languages and is the third best-selling book in France after the Bible and Les Misérables.