2 Euro, Colored, France, Appeal of 18th June, 2010

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Official commemorative colored 2 euro coin, weighing 8.5 grams with a diameter of 25.75 millimeters, issued by the Paris Mint in France in 2010, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Appeal of 18th June. The coin is issued on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the radio broadcast appeal (‘Appel du 18 juin’) made by Charles de Gaulle – as the leader of the Free French Forces – from the BBC in London on June 18, 1940, following France’s surrender. Addressing the French people, de Gaulle declared that the war was not over. This speech is considered to have marked the birth of the French Resistance and the beginning of the struggle against German occupation during World War II. The perimeter of the coin features the 12 stars of the European Union.

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Official commemorative colored 2 euro coin, weighing 8.5 grams with a diameter of 25.75 millimeters, issued by the Paris Mint in France in 2010, dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the Appeal of 18th June. The coin is released to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the radio broadcast appeal (‘Appel du 18 juin’) made by Charles de Gaulle – as the leader of the Free French Forces – from the BBC in London on June 18, 1940, after France’s surrender. Addressing the French people, de Gaulle stated that the war was not finished. This speech is considered to have signaled the birth of the French Resistance and the start of the fight against German occupation during World War II. The perimeter of the coin depicts the 12 stars of the European Union.

Specifications
MPN

FR-2010-01

Metal

CuNi

Βάρος

8.5γρ/gr

Year

2010

Quality

Colored

Country

France

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