2 Euro Notre-Dame de Paris (Commemorative)

France (French Republic) · 2013

A bi-metallic 2 Euro coin featuring the facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Country: France (French Republic)
Year: 2013
Denomination: 2 Euro
Metal: Bi-metallic: Nickel-brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Grade: Circulated (estimated VF-XF based on blurriness but general outline visible).

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Overview

A bi-metallic 2 Euro coin featuring the facade of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Historical significance

Issued to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the construction of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Obverse (front)

A map showing the European Union before its enlargement on May 1st, 2004, next to the denomination '2 EURO'. Designer: Luc Luycx.

Reverse (back)

The facade of the Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral. Above the facade is '850 ANS', to the right 'NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS', and to the left the year '2013' and 'RF' for République Française. The 12 stars of the European flag are on the outer ring.

Estimated value

$3.00-$8.00 in circulated condition; $10.00-$20.00 in Uncirculated/UNC condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition (luster and lack of scratches) and current demand for commemorative Euro coins.

Grade assessment

Circulated (estimated VF-XF based on blurriness but general outline visible).

Mintage & rarity

20,000,000; Common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for magnetic properties (the center is slightly magnetic, the ring is non-magnetic) and verify the edge lettering clarity.

Notable varieties & errors

No major die varieties reported for this high-mintage issue.

Similar coins

Standard French 2 Euro coins featuring the 'Tree of Life' and other national-side commemoratives from different EU countries.

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Avoid touching the surfaces with bare fingers to prevent oil transfers; handle by the edges. Do not clean or polish as this destroys numismatic value.