2 Euro 2011, 30th Anniversary of Music Day in France [France]

Coins-Europe

Country: France
Shape: Round
Weight: 8.5 g
Name: 30th Anniversary of Music Day in France
Metal: Nickel Silver
Bimetallic: center - nickel plated with nickel brass. ring - copper-nickel alloy
Designation: Cu-Ni-Zn
Plating: Nickel
Denomination: 2 Euro
Currency: Euro
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 1789
Diameter: 25.75 mm

Reverse
In the central part, a large numeral 2 on the left, with the English inscription 'EURO' to its right, translating to '2 Euro'. Below the letter 'O' is the engraver's mark of Luc Luycx 'LL'. The inscription is placed over the outlines of a map of Europe. From these outlines, six vertical parallel lines extend upwards and downwards, ending with 12 stars.
Obverse
Along the rim on the outer disc, 12 stars of the European Union are evenly distributed. In the central part, along the starry disc at the top and right, the French inscription '30e ANNIVERSAIRE', translating to '30th ANNIVERSARY'. Below it is the logo of the music festival: a stylized three-line inscription 'Fête de la / MUSIQUE / 21 JUIN', translating from French as 'Music Festival June 21'. Below the logo: the mint year '2011'; to its left, the mint mark (cornucopia); to its right, the mark of the Chief Engraver Yves Sampo (pentagon). At the bottom, a depiction of a crowd of cheerful, joyful people, above whom stylized musical notes 'float', symbolizing the festive atmosphere. The symbols 'RF' — the sign for France on European Union coins.