| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2020 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Dimensions | 25.75 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Joaquin Jimenez Reverse: Luc Luycx |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#2850 |
| Obverse description | The design represents two profiles of Charles de Gaulle at two different times. The profile in the background shows Charles de Gaulle in army general is uniform during the call to arms of the 18th June 1940 or during the liberation of Paris. The profile in the foreground represents Charles de Gaulle during his second presidential term of office. Finally, the mention RF is semi-integrated in a Lorraine cross, symbol of free France chosen by General de Gaulle in 1940. His dates of birth and death as well as the year date are also inscribed in the Lorraine cross. The coin’s outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 1890 1970 2020 RF Charles de Gaulle |
| Reverse description | A map of the European continent is represented on a dynamic canvas composed of the twelve stars of the European Union. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 2 EURO LL |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2020 - - 18 061 940 2020 - BU set - 10 000 2020 - Proof - 10 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8522292320 |
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