2 Euro Notre-Dame de Paris (Commemorative)
Country of Origin: France (French Republic)
Year of Issue: 2013
Denomination: 2 Euro
Composition: Bi-metallic: Nickel-brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring
Brief Description
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.
Estimated Value
$3.00-$8.00 in circulated condition; $10.00-$20.00 in Uncirculated/UNC condition.
Care Instructions
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.
Mint Mark
Cornucopia (Monnaie de Paris) and Yves Sampo (Pentagon)
Mintage & Rarity
20,000,000; Common.
Weight & Diameter
8.50g and 25.75mm
Edge
Fine reeded with lettering: '2 **' repeated six times, alternately upright and inverted.
Apparent Grade
Circulated (estimated VF-XF based on blurriness but general outline visible).
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.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition (luster and lack of scratches) and current demand for commemorative Euro coins.
Similar Coins
Standard French 2 Euro coins featuring the 'Tree of Life' and other national-side commemoratives from different EU countries.
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.
Created At: 2026-05-04T11:49:30.063386