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⁣⁢Mintage⁤⁣ 18 061 940

⁣⁢France 2 euro coin 2020, obverse: two profiles of Charles de Gaulle, Cross of Lorraine and dates 1890 and 1970⁤⁣

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⁣⁢France 2020 - 2 Euro Commemorative Coin - Charles de Gaulle Anniversary⁤⁣

SKU: FRCHARLESDEGAULLE2EUCOMM N# 192990 KM# 2850

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Pays: France
Valeur faciale: 2 €
Composition: ⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Tirage: 18 061 940
Millésime: 2020
Qualité: ⁣⁢UNC⁤⁣

⁣⁢Struck in 18,061,940 coins in standard quality, 10,000 in BU, and 10,000 in Proof.⁤⁣

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⁣⁢Why this coin⁤⁣

Ce que c'est

The 2-euro commemorative coin issued by France in 2020 for three anniversaries of Charles de Gaulle: 130 years since his birth, 50 years since his death, and 80 years since the appeal of June 18, 1940. It is legal tender throughout the Eurozone. This specimen, in UNC quality, has never circulated.

Sa rareté

⁣⁢18,061,940 coins in circulation quality, plus 10,000 BU and 10,000 Proof. The number reads like a date, 18/06/1940, the date of the appeal. This is not a rare coin: if "10,000" appears on a listing, it refers to the BU mintage, not the circulation mintage.⁤⁣

Pour qui

For those looking for the 2-Euro coin with the Cross of Lorraine, for enthusiasts of French history and World War II, and for collectors of French 2-Euro coins who are completing the commemorative series. A souvenir of General de Gaulle, easy to give.

⁣⁢The three qualities of this issue⁤⁣

⁣⁢Three grades, three mintages: 18,061,940 pieces in circulating quality, versus 10,000 in BU and 10,000 in Proof. This one is circulating quality, in UNC.⁤⁣

⁣⁢UNC⁤⁣ — courante
38,00 RON
Tirage 18 061 940
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⁣⁢The coin, described⁤⁣

⁣⁢Other inscriptions⁤⁣ ⁣⁢Charles de Gaulle · RF · 1890 · 1970 · 2020 · Cross of Lorraine · Artist's mark Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣

⁣⁢Obverse⁤⁣

Two profiles of Charles de Gaulle, one representing his military career and the other his political career, occupy the obverse with the Cross of Lorraine. The legend "Charles de Gaulle" is read in mixed case, along with the dates 1890 and 1970, the year of issue 2020, and the RF mint mark. The artist's mark, Joaquin Jimenez, is struck with the design. Design: Joaquin Jimenez.

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⁣⁢Writing⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Latin⁤⁣
⁣⁢Design⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣
⁣⁢Engraving⁤⁣: ⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣

⁣⁢History⁤⁣

Charles de Gaulle was born in 1890 and died in 1970. The 2020 coin commemorates three anniversaries: 130 years since his birth, 50 years since his death, and 80 years since the Appeal of June 18, 1940.

His profile is engraved twice, representing two facets of his life: his military career and his political career. The Cross of Lorraine, symbolizing freedom and the unification of France, is associated with the general and stands at his memorial in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises.

Joaquin Jimenez designed it. France strikes the coin at the Monnaie de Paris, with 18,061,940 examples for circulation, plus 10,000 in BU and 10,000 in Proof.

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⁣⁢Written by a merchant⁤⁣

⁣⁢Our Merchant's Opinion⁤⁣

With 18,061,940 examples minted, it is still in circulation: do not expect its value to rise. Its appeal lies in the man and the Cross of Lorraine, not its rarity: its value follows its condition, not the subject. Get the UNC version for an intact specimen in your series of French 2-Euro coins, not as an investment.
A trap to be aware of: the "10,000" seen on some listings is the BU mintage, not the circulation mintage; the Proof is also minted at 10,000. For a version that is harder to find, aim for these two qualities, in a coincard or presentation case, to be kept sealed.

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⁣⁢Complete Technical Specifications⁤⁣

⁣⁢Measurements in millimeters · schematic drawing⁤⁣

Poids

8,50 g
Composition

⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Forme

⁣⁢Round⁤⁣
Tranche

⁣⁢Fine reeded edge, with six recessed " 2 " alternating (head-to-tail) and twelve stars⁤⁣

⁣⁢Mintage and Rarity⁤⁣

BU · BE 10000 chacune UNC 18061940

Rareté Toutes qualités 18081940

⁣⁢Engraving and Mint⁤⁣

Avers

Dessin et gravure

⁣⁢Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣ & ⁣⁢Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣
Revers

Dessin et gravure

⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣ & ⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Atelier

⁣⁢Monnaie de Paris (Pessac mint)⁤⁣

⁣⁢Not applicable — the mint mark is an overflowing cornucopia.⁤⁣
Différent

⁣⁢Mint mark of the Pessac mint (cornucopia), at the bottom of the composition⁤⁣

⁣⁢Mark of Yves Sampo⁤⁣

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣19 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣
Émetteur	⁣⁢France⁤⁣
Autorité émettrice	⁣⁢République française — Monnaie de Paris⁤⁣
Autorité régnante	⁣⁢Not applicable — republic⁤⁣
Période	⁣⁢Fifth Republic (since 1958)⁤⁣
Type	⁣⁢Commemorative circulation coin (2 euro)⁤⁣
Événement commémoré	⁣⁢130th anniversary of the birth, 50th anniversary of the death of Charles de Gaulle and 80th anniversary of the Appeal of 18 June 1940⁤⁣
Série	⁣⁢2 French commemorative Euros⁤⁣
Millésime	2020
Date d'émission	⁣⁢31 January 2020⁤⁣
Valeur faciale	2 €

⁣⁢Identification⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Devise	⁣⁢Euro (France, since 2002)⁤⁣
Cours légal	⁣⁢Yes — legal tender throughout the Eurozone⁤⁣
Démonétisation	⁣⁢Not demonetized⁤⁣
Référence Numista	192990
Référence Krause	2850
Référence Schön	-
Référence Gadoury	923.1
SKU boutique	FRCHARLESDEGAULLE2EUCOMM
Code SH douane	⁣⁢9705 39 00 — Collector Coins⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣16 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣
Composition	⁣⁢Cupronickel⁤⁣
Métal précieux	⁣⁢None — common metal⁤⁣
Titre	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Poids brut	8,50 g
Poids de métal fin	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Diamètre	⁣⁢25,75 mm⁤⁣
Épaisseur	⁣⁢2,20 mm⁤⁣
Forme	⁣⁢Round⁤⁣

⁣⁢Physical Characteristics⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Tranche	⁣⁢Fine reeded edge, with six recessed " 2 " alternating (head-to-tail) and twelve stars⁤⁣
Inscription de tranche	⁣⁢2 ★ (six « 2 » and twelve recessed stars)⁤⁣
Technique	⁣⁢Coin Strike⁤⁣
Axe des coins	⁣⁢Medal strike ↑↑ (0°)⁤⁣
Magnétisme	⁣⁢Weakly magnetic⁤⁣
Atelier	⁣⁢Monnaie de Paris (Pessac mint)⁤⁣
Lettre d'atelier	⁣⁢Not applicable — the mint mark is an overflowing cornucopia.⁤⁣
Différent	⁣⁢Mint mark of the Pessac mint (cornucopia), at the bottom of the composition⁤⁣

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣17 ⁣⁢lines⁤⁣

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣
Dessinateur avers	⁣⁢Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣
Graveur avers	⁣⁢Joaquin Jimenez⁤⁣
Dessinateur revers	⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Graveur revers	⁣⁢Luc Luycx⁤⁣
Écriture	⁣⁢Latin⁤⁣
Différent du directeur de gravure	⁣⁢Mark of Yves Sampo⁤⁣
Tirage — qualité courante	18 061 940
Tirage — BU	10 000
Tirage — BE	10 000

⁣⁢Engraving, Mintage, Specimen⁤⁣ (⁣⁢following⁤⁣)
Tirage toutes qualités	18 081 940
Indice de rareté	⁣⁢Very common — 18,061,940 copies in circulation⁤⁣
Qualité de cet exemplaire	⁣⁢UNC — Uncirculated⁤⁣
Référentiel de gradation	⁣⁢In-house appraisal⁤⁣
Gradée par un tiers	⁣⁢No — raw, without grading case⁤⁣
Organisme de gradation	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Numéro de certification	⁣⁢N/A⁤⁣
Provenance	⁣⁢Not specified⁤⁣

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Poids

8,50 g

± 0,10 g
Diamètre

Ø ⁣⁢25,75 mm⁤⁣

± 0,05 mm · épaisseur 2,20 mm
Aimant

⁣⁢Weakly magnetic⁤⁣

⁣⁢like any 2-euro coin⁤⁣
Tranche

⁣⁢Fine reeded edge, with six recessed " 2 " alternating (head-to-tail) and twelve stars⁤⁣

⁣⁢2 ★ (six « 2 » and twelve recessed stars)⁤⁣

⁣⁢Details of the checks⁤⁣

⁣⁢Weigh it: 8.50 g ± 0.10. Measure it: 25.75 mm ± 0.05 and 2.20 mm thick. Test the magnet: the ring is not attracted, the center is weakly attracted. Check the edge: the "2" and the two stars should be incused and evenly spaced; molded counterfeits leave a visible seam on the edge.⁤⁣

Dans le colis

⁣⁢1 France 2020 2 Euro coin in UNC quality⁤⁣ ⁣⁢in a numismatic sleeve⁤⁣
⁣⁢1 individual protective sleeve⁤⁣
⁣⁢Neutral Package⁤⁣ ⁣⁢no content mention⁤⁣

Taille et rangement

It measures 25.75 mm in diameter with a 2.20 mm thickness and weighs 8.50 g, like all 2-euro coins. It fits into a 26 mm capsule and into album pages designed for 2-euro coins.

Conservation

À éviter : Tenir par la tranche
À éviter : Ne jamais nettoyer
À éviter : Sous capsule
À éviter : Humidité < 50 %
À éviter : Loin du PVC

Le détail

Handle the coin by its edge, over a cloth, to avoid marking the profiles. Do not clean it: cleaning scratches the field and removes the original condition, thus diminishing the appeal of an Uncirculated coin. Keep it in a capsule, dry, and away from PVC.

⁣⁢Direct Answers⁤⁣

⁣⁢Questions about the coin⁤⁣ 4

⁣⁢How much is the 2 Euro Charles de Gaulle coin 2020 worth?⁤⁣

At 18,061,940 pieces, it remains common: a UNC example is valued for its condition and subject, not for its rarity. The BU and Proof versions, with mintages of 10,000 pieces each, command higher prices.

⁣⁢What is the mintage of the 2 euro Charles de Gaulle coin?⁤⁣

18,061,940 examples in standard quality, 10,000 in BU, and 10,000 in Proof, for a total of 18,081,940. The "10,000" seen on some listings is the BU, not the circulation mintage.

⁣⁢Can this coin be spent?⁤⁣

Yes: the entire Eurozone accepts it, as it has legal tender status. But once spent, it ceases to be UNC. Keep it instead for its condition, which is the entire interest of this specimen.

⁣⁢Who designed the coin?⁤⁣

Joaquin Jimenez, whose artist's mark appears on the coin. The mark of Yves Sampo, engraving director, also appears there. The common reverse is by Luc Luycx.

⁣⁢Questions about purchasing⁤⁣ 3

⁣⁢In what packaging is the coin delivered?⁤⁣

It arrives in a numismatic sleeve, with individual protection, in a neutral package that does not mention the contents.

⁣⁢Can I return the coin?⁤⁣

Yes. 14-day returns.

⁣⁢Is this a good gift idea?⁤⁣

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

⁣⁢Who verified this record⁤⁣

⁣⁢Thomas R.⁤⁣

Compliance Supervisor. 2 years of seniority at Pièces et Monnaies.

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