The Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) has released a France €2 World Aids Day coin to support UNESCO World Aids Day that takes place every 1st December. For every purchase of a €2 World Aids Day coin (BU or proof), Monnaie de Paris will donate €2 to Sidaction, a French charity which funds local initiatives to help those living with AIDS as well as research to combat the disease.
The obverse of the coin features a red ribbon, the symbol of the fight against AIDS. Created by the Visual Aids Artist Caucus and American painter Frank Moore, the red ribbon is worn next to the heart to show solidarity for those living with AIDS. It also forms an upside-down V, symbolizing the hope that the V will one day be worn the right way up as a sign of victory over the disease. The obverse shows three ribbons: one standard ribbon, which is colored red on the BU and proof coins, and two upside-down ribbons, each of which form a V as a reminder of the longed-for victory. The top of the coin is marked 1st December, the date on which UNESCO World Aids Day is held every year. The reverse of the coin is that of a standard €2 coin, found throughout all countries of the eurozone. The face value “€2” appears in front of a map of Europe.
UNESCO World Aids Day has been held each year since 1988. It is an opportunity to consider the effects of HIV and AIDS, raise awareness, show solidarity, and evaluate the progress that has been made in fighting the epidemic over the last 30 years.
Technical Specifications:
Denomination: €2
Year: 2014
Metal: Copper-nickel; Three-layer Nickel-brass/Nickel/Nickel-brass.
Diameter: 25.75 mm
Weight: 8.50 g
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 10000
Mint: Monnaie de Paris
The France €2 World Aids Day Coin will be delivered with a numbered certificate. You can order your coin online via their website www.monnaiedeparis.fr.
