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  • 2 Euro Cent 1999-2023, KM# 1283, France
  • 2 Euro Cent 1999-2023, KM# 1283, France
Obverse

The 12 stars of the European Union surround the new Marianne, signed by Fabienne Courtiade, an engraver at the Paris Mint, and to the right from top to bottom are the initials of the French Republic (RF), the mint marks of the Paris Mint and mint master, the year.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. Marianne is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship.

Mint mark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)

Privy marks of the General Engraver of the Paris Mint:
• 1999–2000: Bee (Pierre Rodier)
• 2001–2002: Horseshoe (Gérard Buquoy)
• 2003: Heart with the initials of the mint master (Serge Levet)
• 2004–2010: Hunting horn with a wave and a fish (Hubert Larivière)
• 2011–2020: Pentagon with letters AG, MP and YS (Yves Sampo)
• 2021–present: Two nested squares superimposed on a rhinoceros head (Joaquin Jimenez)

RF
2013
F. COURTIADE

Reverse

A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Engraver: Luc Luycx

2 EURO
CENT
LL

Edge

2 Euro Cent

KM# 1283 Schön# 652 Gadoury# 2
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Characteristics
Material Copper Plated Steel
Weight 3.06 g
Diameter 18.75 mm
Thickness 1.67 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Paris Mint (A)

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