That of a standard commemorative coin. With 7,500,000 pieces, it will not gain rarity value, and it is not purchased as an investment. UNC is valued for its condition and the story it tells; BU and Proof, at 10,000 each, command higher prices.

7,500,000 coins in standard quality, plus 10,000 in BU and 10,000 in Proof, totaling 7,520,000. The Official Journal gives 7,500,000 as the estimated volume: it does not publish a definitive figure. Catalogs use this figure for standard quality, then add the BU and Proof numbers.

Yes, it's a genuine 2 euro coin, accepted throughout the Eurozone. But passed from hand to hand, it loses what makes a beautiful specimen: the hands and the laurels wear out quickly. Keep it in a capsule rather than in your wallet.

Joaquin Jimenez, chief engraver of the Monnaie de Paris, whose mark appears at the bottom of the coin, along with the mint's cornucopia. Luc Luycx signs the common side, on the reverse, with his initials LL.

In a numismatic sleeve, protected individually, in a neutral package that gives no indication of its contents. You don't need to add anything: the coin arrives ready to be stored or gifted.

Yes. 14-day returns.

Yes. Modern, inexpensive, and it fits into the France series that you can complete at your own pace.