2 Euro - Birth of L'Abbé Pierre (2012)

Features

Denomination 2 Euro
Catalog Number KM# 1894
Weight (g) 8.5
Diameter (mm) 25.75
Thickness (mm) 2.2
Shape: Round
Composition: Bi-metallic Nickel-Brass plated Nickel center in Copper-Nickel ring
Magnetic
Currency Value (USD) 2.16
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Commemorative

Obverse

Engraved by Y. Sampo
Lettering:
Centenaire de la naissance de l'abbé Pierre
RF
ET LES AUTRES
2012


Description:
100th anniversary of the birth of Abbé Pierre, famous in France as protector of the poor.
Portrait of Abbé Pierre wearing his well-known beret, positioned slightly off-centre to the left, and the logo of the foundation that bears his name to the right, including micro-lettering with the question “Et les autres?”, his favourite words to remind us that we should never forget to help others. The inscription “Centenaire de la naissance de l’abbé Pierre” forms an arch around the portrait along the edge of the coin’s inner part, flanked by the horn of plenty (mintmark of Monnaie de Paris) and the letters “RF” to denote the issuing country on the left and the “fleurette” (hallmark of the engraving workshop) on the right. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Reverse

Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL

Edge

Lettering:
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
2012 1,000,000 Common
2012 10,000 In sets only Common
2012 10,000 Proof Common

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