2 Euro - Élysée Treaty (2013)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Euro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 315 |
| 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
Engraved by Yves Sampo, Stefanie Lindner and Alina Hoyer
Lettering:
TRAITÉ
DE L'ÉLYSÉE
50
ANS
JAHRE
2013
ÉLYSÉE-
VERTRAG
D J
Description:
50th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty.
Stylised portraits of the signatories to the Élysée Treaty (Konrad Adenauer, then Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Charles de Gaulle, former President of the French Republic) above their respective signatures on either side of the words “50 ANS JAHRE” and the year “2013” in the centre. The words “TRAITÉ DE L’ÉLYSÉE” and “ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG” are centred along the top and bottom edge, respectively, of the inner part of the coin. On the right-hand inner edge below the portrait of Adenauer, the inner part also features the “fleurette” (hallmark of the engraving workshop) and the letters “RF” to denote the issuing country, while the mint mark is located on the coin’s left-hand inner edge below the portrait of de Gaulle. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.
TRAITÉ
DE L'ÉLYSÉE
50
ANS
JAHRE
2013
ÉLYSÉE-
VERTRAG
D J
Description:
50th anniversary of the signing of the Élysée Treaty.
Stylised portraits of the signatories to the Élysée Treaty (Konrad Adenauer, then Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, and Charles de Gaulle, former President of the French Republic) above their respective signatures on either side of the words “50 ANS JAHRE” and the year “2013” in the centre. The words “TRAITÉ DE L’ÉLYSÉE” and “ÉLYSÉE-VERTRAG” are centred along the top and bottom edge, respectively, of the inner part of the coin. On the right-hand inner edge below the portrait of Adenauer, the inner part also features the “fleurette” (hallmark of the engraving workshop) and the letters “RF” to denote the issuing country, while the mint mark is located on the coin’s left-hand inner edge below the portrait of de Gaulle. 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:
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Description:
Reeded
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT
Description:
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 A | 2,200,000 | Common | |
| 2013 A | 40,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2013 A | 85,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2013 D | 2,310,000 | Common | |
| 2013 D | 35,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2013 D | 80,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2013 F | 2,640,000 | Common | |
| 2013 F | 35,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2013 F | 80,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2013 G | 1,540,000 | Common | |
| 2013 G | 35,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2013 G | 80,000 | Proof | Common |
| 2013 J | 2,310,000 | Common | |
| 2013 J | 35,000 | In sets only | Unknown |
| 2013 J | 80,000 | Proof | Common |