France 2008 French Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2008
French Presidency of the
Council of the European Union in the second half of 2008
The presidency of the Council rotates among the EU member states every 6 months. During this 6-month period, the presidency chairs meetings at every level in the Council, helping to ensure the continuity of the EU's work in the Council. The presidency is responsible for driving forward the Council's work on EU legislation, ensuring the continuity of the EU agenda, orderly legislative processes and cooperation among member states. To do this, the presidency must act as an honest and neutral broker.
The presidency has two main
tasks:
1. 1. Planning and chairing
meetings in the Council and its preparatory bodies
2. 2. Representing the Council in
relations with the other EU institutions
The coin is inscribed as follows: ‘2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF’. The mint mark and the mintmaster's mark are located below, to the left and the right respectively. The 12 stars of the European Union are shown on the outer ring.
Quality - UNC (Uncirculated)
Diameter - 25.75 mm.
Composition - Bimetallic - nickel brass clad nickel center in
copper-nickel ring
Circulation - 20'000'000 pcs.
Country of origin - France
Year of release - 2008
