France 2016 Francois Mitterrand

Francois Mitterrand

The François Mitterrand France 2 Euro Centennial coin honors the Socialist Party icon who became the longest-serving president of France. Mitterrand led France from 1981 through 1995 and was the first president elected under the French Fifth Republic, a semi-presidential political system that was established in 1958 and is based on the republican constitution of France. 

Mitterrand was born in Jarnac, a small community in southwestern France, on October 26, 1916. He was raised in a conservative Catholic family and studied political science and law at the University of Paris during the mid-1930s. In his early 20s he was associated with a conservative organization known as Volontaires nationaux, or National Volunteers. 

The obverse of the coin depicts the French President Francois Mitterrand. Back to the top edge of the coin inscribed 1916 2016 François Mitterrand, on the right side of the coin is also engraved Mitteeand family coat of arms. Coins in the lower part carved RF-numbered meaning of the French Republic (French Republic) and the mint and the mint mark manager.

Weight - 8.5 g.

Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)

Diameter - 25.75 mm.

Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in copper-nickel ring

Circulation - 10'000'000 pcs

Country of origin - Portugal

Year of release - 2016