Mintages and worth of french €2 coins (UNC – BU – proof)

The €2 coin is part of the eight euro circulation coins range. It is issued by the countries of the euro zone and by countries that have established agreements with the European authorities. Euro coins minting in France began in April 1998 at the french mint’s Pessac workshop and was put into circulation january the first 2002. The coin has a common reverse side for all countries, issuing euro coins and a national obverse side chosen by the issuing country, according to the specifications set up by the European authorities.

The piece is made of a bi-Metallic alloy: a nickel core covered with nickel plated brass. The ring is composed of copper-nickel alloy.

According to the ECB, as of January 1st 2021, there are 6 667 050 392 €2 coins in circulation.

French €2 coins specifications

The drawing represents a stylized tree in a hexagon, representing France, surrounded by the french national motto “FREEDOM – EQUALITY – FRATERNITY”. The illustration is surrounded by the 12 stars of the European flag, on the outer ring, on a crossing of lines, between which is indicated the yearmark.

The engraving is an artwork of Joaquin Jimenez.

Material: Nordic Gold
diameter: 25.75 mm
Thickness: 2.20 mm
Weight: 8,5 gr.

Mintages and Values of the €2 coin
First series (1999 – 2006)

Mint by Monnaie de Paris (french mint)
Engravers: Joaquin Jimenez for the obverse and Luc Luycx for the reverse
Issued in January 2002

2 euro France BU – Quality on the picture: FDC

Mintages and worth of €2 coins, France – circulation coins, BU, BE

Below, it appears that only during 4 years french mint struck €2 circulation coins (from 1999 to 2002). In 2013, a report of french Financial Auditors cour pointed out a poor management of the production of euro coins. In fact, the public cash managers did greatly overestimate the need of currency.

The market values are indicative and will be updated. The prices for the BU and proof coins are for coins in perfect condition, notably without significant oxidation that alters the coin.

Mintages and Values of the €2 coin
Second series (2007 – 2021)

Mint by Monnaie de Paris (french mint)
Engravers : Joaquin Jimenez for the obverse and Luc Luycx for the reverse
Issued since 2007

€2 euro France – Quality on the picture : PROOF

À la suite de l’élargissement de l’Union européenne en 2004 et l’adoption de l’euro par la Slovénie en 2007, la face commune qui représentait l’Europe des 15 fut revue, sur décision du Conseil des ministres de l’Union européenne de 2005, pour y faire figurer tous les pays d’Europe et éviter de devoir changer la carte à chaque élargissement. Les pays doivent adopter le nouveau revers, au plus tard en 2008. Tous les pays utilisant déjà l’euro adoptent le nouveau revers dès 2007, à l’exception de l’Autriche, l’Italie, le Portugal, Saint-Marin et le Vatican, qui l’adopteront en 2008. Sur la période 2007 à 2021 il n’y a pas de tirage en monnaie circulante.

Following the enlargement of the European Union in 2004 and Slovenia’s adoption of the euro in 2007, the common side that represented the Europe of 15 was revised, following a decision of the EU Council  in 2005. It was decided to include all the countries of Europe and avoid having to change the map with each enlargement. The countries had to adopt the new reverse side in 2008, at latest. All countries already using the euro are adopting the new reverse side in early 2007, with the exception of Austria, Italy, Portugal, San Marino and the Vatican, which will adopt it in 2008.

No circulation coins were struck from 2007 to 2010, and in 2020.

Sources : LegiFrance, Trésor public (IRS), Monnaie de Paris (french mint) and Numismag©