No more than a common commemorative coin: with an announced mintage of 20,064,000, the condition determines the price. For an Uncirculated (UNC) example, no special effort is needed; only the BU (25,000) and Proof (10,000) versions command a higher price, without any guaranteed premium.

The Monnaie de Paris announced 20,064,000 examples in May 2008; the official European Union notice speaks of 20 million. A reference catalog cites 25,000 BU and 10,000 Proof. The exact breakdown remains to be confirmed, so we are not publishing a figure for the circulating quality.

Yes, it has legal tender status throughout the Eurozone. But in circulation, it would lose its uncirculated condition, the only thing separating it from an ordinary 2-Euro coin. For a coin with this mintage, that's its entire appeal: keep it in a capsule.

The Engraving Workshops of the Monnaie de Paris, according to a reference catalog; the engraver's name is not confirmed, and we prefer not to suggest one. The common reverse is by Luc Luycx, as on all 2-euro coins.

In a numismatic sleeve, protected individually, in a neutral package: nothing indicates the contents on the outside of the package. A capsule must be ordered separately if you wish to store it safely.

Yes. 14-day returns.

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