2 Euros Rugby World Cup 2023

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year2023
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionBimetallic: nickel brass clad nickel centre in copper-nickel ring (Core: 75% Cu, 20% Zn, 5% Ni Ring: 75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight8.50 g
Dimensions25.75 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3226
Obverse descriptionDepicts a stylized portrayal of a rugby player sprinting with the rugby ball amidst the goalposts positioned at both ends of the field. The field itself is represented by a stylized globe, serving as a symbol for the global nature of the event. Positioned above the image is the caption `2023 Rugby World Cup in France`. In the lower left corner, the official Rugby Union logo, while the lower right corner features the monogram `RF` (French Republic) along with the mintmarks of the mint and engraver. The twelve stars of the European flag are shown on the outer ring of the coin.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCOUPE DU MONDE RUGBY FRANCE 2023 COUPE DU MONDE RUGBY FRANCE 2023 RF
Reverse descriptionA geographical map of Western Europe spans the outer ring and inner core on the right side of the coin. The inscription 2 EURO is superimposed over the map of Europe, with the numeral “2” located in an open field representing the eastern Atlantic Ocean. 12 stars are located on the right side of the outer ring, with six stars atop the map of Europe and six stars below it; six vertical stripes cut across the inner core of the coin, visually connecting the upper and lower star segments.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2 EURO LL
EdgeThe sequence `2 ★ ★` repeated six times alternately upright and
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2023  - - 15 000 000
2023  - BU set - 10 000
2023  - In special rolls - 150 000
2023  - Proof - 10 000
Catalog ID6032125350
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