2 Euro Commémorative Astérix 2019

The Monnaie de Paris celebrates 60 years of Asterix in 2019 by launching a new commemorative 2 euro coin. The piece is marketed only in numismatic qualities for collectors. We can buy the piece in 2 different qualities: Beautiful and Brilliant Universal. Shiny Universal parts are delivered in numbered blister cards. There are 3 variants of the drawing of the blister cards, even if the piece is always the same. A map shows the drawing of Asterix and Idefix, the second Obelix and the third Asterix and Obelix. Each of these variants has been printed with only 100,000 copies. The pieces in a good condition are sold in a special box accompanied by a certificate of the Monnaie de Paris. 10000 copies are marketed. In total only 310000 pieces are on sale. It is therefore the smallest draw ever issued for a € 2 commemorative French coin. These parts are not intended for everyday circulation. We can not find them in his wallet, unless a collector puts one by mistake in the current traffic. These new 2 euro coins commemorate the 60th anniversary of the famous Comic Strip which was premiered on October 29, 1959 by screenwriter René Goscinny and cartoonist Albert Uderzo. Over the course of the albums, the series presents the adventures of the inhabitants of the famous little village of Armorique made up of irreducible Gauls. After 36 adventures to worldwide success, the main hero, the Gallic favorite of the French already celebrates his 60 years. The face of the coin represents Asterix in profile wearing his famous winged helmet. He is surrounded by laurels and Roman inscriptions referring to his 60 years. The 2019 vintage and the RF mention are also on the face. The other side of the coin is the € 2 common currency common to all countries in the euro zone. The face value "2 euro" appears in front of the map of Europe.