2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940, France

2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940, France, 2010 obverse image2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940, France, 2010 reverse image
2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    France flagFrance
  • Years of Minting:
    2010
  • Period:
    Fifth Republic (1958-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded with inscription
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.50

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Engraver:


Luc Luycx

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


The coin commemorates the 70th anniversary of the appeal (“Appel du 18 juin”) made by General de Gaulle – the leader of the Free French Forces – on the BBC in London on 18 June 1940, after the fall of France. Addressing the French people, de Gaulle declared that the war was not yet over. The speech is considered to mark the birth of the French Resistance and the beginning of its fight against the occupation of France during World War II. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Engraver:


Nicolas Cozon

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded with inscription

2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


2010 70 ANS APPEL 18 JUIN RF

Reverse:


2 EURO LL

2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring

Size

2 Euros Speech of June 18th 1940 sizes
  • Weight:8.5 g
  • Diameter:25.75 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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