OBVERSE

⁣⁢The Monnaie de Paris emits 2013 a second piece of 2 € commemorativeThis play celebrates the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin.
Heavily influenced by Anglo-Saxon culture, Pierre de Coubertin was instrumental in introducing sport into French schools. His real name was Pierre de Fredy de CourbertinHe is best known for being the founder, in 1884, of the Games Modern OlympicsThese world games are an opportunity for participating countries to challenge each other in sporting competition with their athletes in a spirit of peace and glorification of sport.⁤⁣

⁣⁢The face features a young Pierre de Coubertin. The stylized Olympic rings form the background of the coin. They frame silhouettes symbolizing Olympic sports.⁤⁣

REVERSE

⁣⁢A map of the European continent is depicted on a dynamic background composed of the twelve stars of the European Union.⁤⁣