{"id":17349,"date":"2019-02-26T08:06:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T07:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/non-classifiee\/2015-france-225th-anniversary-of-the-fete-de-la-federation\/"},"modified":"2025-01-31T14:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:31:42","slug":"2015-france-225th-anniversary-of-the-fete-de-la-federation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.2euros.org\/en\/2-euro-commemorative-france\/2015-france-225th-anniversary-of-the-fete-de-la-federation\/","title":{"rendered":"2015 – France – 225th anniversary of the F\u00eate de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration <\/i>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Introduction<\/h2>\n\n

The 2 euro coin issued by France in 2015 commemorates, through the F\u00eate de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration, a fundamental theme: freedom. This coin highlights the importance of this concept in French history and culture. In addition, it illustrates the continuity of republican values \u200b\u200bthroughout the ages. Furthermore, the coin was introduced to celebrate the motto of the French Republic, thus reaffirming the country’s commitment to its founding principles.<\/p>\n\n

Coin description<\/h2>\n\n

The obverse of the coin features a stylized face, symbolizing Marianne, the allegory of the French Republic. The engravers drew this face with clean, modern lines. Marianne wears a Phrygian cap, an emblem of liberty and revolution. To the right of her face, the initials “RF” appear, representing “R\u00e9publique Fran\u00e7aise”. In addition, the year of issue “2015” is just below.<\/p>\n\n

The word “Liberty” written at the bottom of the coin, written in an elegant manner, adds an artistic touch to the whole. This term echoes the first word of the national motto “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”. In addition, a poem is engraved in the shape of a spiral around Marianne’s face. This poem, written by Paul \u00c9luard, begins with “On my school notebooks” and continues with “On my desk and the trees, On the sand on the snow, I write your name”. This poetic text, dedicated to freedom, reinforces the central message of the coin.<\/p>\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n

In summary, the 2015 French \u20ac2 coin is a work of numismatic art that celebrates freedom. It highlights Marianne, a timeless symbol of the Republic, and incorporates a poem by Paul \u00c9luard, emphasizing the importance of freedom in French culture. As such, this coin perfectly illustrates France\u2019s ongoing commitment to its republican values \u200b\u200band cultural heritage.<\/p>\n\n

The colorized Proof and BU version is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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Country of Issue:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Date of issue:<\/strong><\/td>July 10, 2015<\/td><\/tr>
Total mintage:<\/strong><\/td>4.020.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 Proof:<\/td>\u00a010.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 BU:<\/td>\u00a010.000<\/td><\/tr>
\u2013 UNC:<\/td>4.000.000<\/td><\/tr>
Engraver:<\/strong><\/td>\u00a0Joaquin Jimenez<\/td><\/tr>
The edge:<\/strong><\/td>\"\"<\/td><\/tr>
Rarity:<\/strong><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
Official Journal:<\/strong><\/td>2015\/C 215\/04<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
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Do you want to know the technical specifications of this coin? Feel free to visit the page dedicated to the specifications of a 2-euro coin<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Introduction The 2 euro coin issued by France in 2015 commemorates, through the F\u00eate de la F\u00e9d\u00e9ration, a fundamental theme: freedom. This coin highlights the importance of this concept in French history and culture. In […]<\/a><\/p>\n

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