2 Euro - 30 years of the fall of the Berlin Wall (2019)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 2559 |
| 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) | 2.36 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
30 ANS DE LA CHUTE DU MUR DE BERLIN – 30 JAHRE MAUERFALL
2019
RF
Description:
Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Beyond the impact on German society, it was an event with global consequences. On November 9th, 1989, this occasion marks the end of the cold war and announces an appeasement after several decades of international tensions. At the European level, it is the first step towards the reunification of one of the leading countries of the European Union. This major change was after materialised by the Moscow Treaty of which France was a signatory. The European Union welcomed then 16 million new citizens in just one year; almost the structural and economic effect of welcoming a new country!
The design represents the Berlin Wall, opened in its centre, letting the doves (allegories of the international appeasement), and the jubilant crowd pass. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s symbol par excellence, is represented. The mention ‘30 ans de la chute du Mur de Berlin/30 Jahre Mauerfall’ is inscribed on one side of the wall. At the bottom of the design is the year of issue and at its right the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ (standing for République française). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
30 ANS DE LA CHUTE DU MUR DE BERLIN – 30 JAHRE MAUERFALL
2019
RF
Description:
Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell. Beyond the impact on German society, it was an event with global consequences. On November 9th, 1989, this occasion marks the end of the cold war and announces an appeasement after several decades of international tensions. At the European level, it is the first step towards the reunification of one of the leading countries of the European Union. This major change was after materialised by the Moscow Treaty of which France was a signatory. The European Union welcomed then 16 million new citizens in just one year; almost the structural and economic effect of welcoming a new country!
The design represents the Berlin Wall, opened in its centre, letting the doves (allegories of the international appeasement), and the jubilant crowd pass. In the background, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin’s symbol par excellence, is represented. The mention ‘30 ans de la chute du Mur de Berlin/30 Jahre Mauerfall’ is inscribed on one side of the wall. At the bottom of the design is the year of issue and at its right the indication of the issuing country ‘RF’ (standing for République française). The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
Reverse
Engraved by Luc Luycx
Lettering:
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
2 EURO
LL
Description:
Map of Europe. Six fine lines cut across the map except where there is landmass and have a star at each end – reflecting the twelve stars on the flag of Europe. Across the map is the word EURO, and a large number 2 appears to the left hand side of the coin. The designer's initials LL.
Edge
Lettering:
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded with 2★★ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 ** 2 **
Description:
Reeded with 2★★ upright & inverted alternately repeated 3 times each.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 10,000 | BU | Unknown |
| 2019 | 15,000,000 | Circulating | Unknown |
| 2019 | 10,000 | Proof | Unknown |