2 Euros World AIDS Day; Coloured

Commemorative issue

World AIDS Day

Obverse

The red ribbon, symbolising the fight against AIDS, is featured in the coin’s central field. The ribbon was created by the Visual AIDS Artists Caucus and the US painter Frank Moore. It should be worn close to the heart to symbolise solidarity with AIDS sufferers and is in the shape of an upside-down V. The idea is for it to be worn as a V one day to signify victory over the disease. There are three ribbons in the central field. One is in the conventional position and will be coloured red for the brilliant uncirculated (BU) and proof (PRF) versions. The other two ribbons are inverted and associated with two Vs to strengthen the symbolism of the much-hoped-for victory over the disease. The date 1 December, Unesco World AIDS Day, appears at the top of the central field. The coin’s outer ring bears the 12 stars of the European Union.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1er DECEMBRE
JOURNEE MONDIALE CONTRE LE SIDA
RF
2014

Unabridged legend: République française

Translation:
1st of December
World AIDS Day

RF
2014

Reverse

A map, next to the face value, shows the European continent without borders.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 2 EURO LL

Engraver: Luc Luycx

Edge

Reeded with lettering

Lettering: 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * * 2 * *

Mint

Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)

Mark

Yves Sampo, Head of the engraving department, Monnaie de Paris (2011-2020)

Comments

BU

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

BU

See also

• Map

• 2 Euros (World AIDS Day)

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References			Frequency
Undetermined
2014			10 000							$ 26	Gad Euro# 911.2 Laurent Bonneau; 2023. Monnaies Euro françaises. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	legal tender despite colour (BU)		56%
2014			10 000							$ 46	Gad Euro# 911.3 Laurent Bonneau; 2023. Monnaies Euro françaises. Éditions Victor Gadoury, Monaco, Monaco.	legal tender despite colour (proof)		55%

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