2 francs FRANCE (1997) Georges Guynemer

2 francs 1997 Georges Guynemer - coins of France

diameter:	weight:	thickness:	alloy:
26.5 mm	7.5 g	1.75 mm	Ni₉₈

obverse:

in the coin centre bust of Georges Guynemer in pilot's clothing facing slightly left; on the right: RF (REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE - French Republic); below year of issue 1997; along the top edge: GEORGES GUYNEMER 1894-1917; frame in a shape of octagon

reverse:

above coin centre face value: 2 F (FRANCS); below stork flying leftwards; along the bottom edge motto of France: LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ (liberty, equality, fraternity); frame in a shape of octagon

edge:

reeded

issue date:

withdrawal date:

18 II 2002

designer:

Atelier de gravure (group of designers of the Paris Mint)

mint:

La Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint), Pessac (mint mark before face value in the reverse, after face value privy mark of mint's director Pierre Rodier - bee)

mintage:

1997

1 997 513

+ 2 500 in boxed sets

mint marks:

interesting facts:

The commemorative coin of 2 francs from 1997 commemorates the 80th anniversary of death of Georges Guynemer (1894-1917) - captain, pilot, fighter ace of French Air Force during World War I. Guynemer achieved 53 victories in aerial combat, as well as 600 sorties. This adored by the French pilot, named "Ace of Aces" was shot down over Belgium. His body was never found.

The stork shown in the coin reverse comes from insignia of fighter squadron "Storks" Escadrille SPA 3, in which Guynemer served.

Georges Guynemer

last update: 20 XI 2013

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