Charles de Gaulle
Charles de Gaulle
A leader of Free France during the Second World War, author of the appeal for resistance of June 18, 1940, then instigator of the Fifth Republic, of which he was the first president from 1959 to 1969, Charles de Gaulle was one of the most emblematic figures of the 20th century.
On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of his birth, the 50th anniversary of his death, and the 80th anniversary of the Appeal of June 18, celebrated in 2020, Monnaie de Paris unveils a 2€ commemorative coin, two 10€ silver coins, one 100€ silver coin, and a miniset with the effigy of General de Gaulle.
On the occasion of the 130th anniversary of his birth, the 50th anniversary of his death, and the 80th anniversary of the Appeal of June 18, celebrated in 2020, Monnaie de Paris unveils a 2€ commemorative coin, two 10€ silver coins, one 100€ silver coin, and a miniset with the effigy of General de Gaulle.
An exceptional destiny
An exceptional destiny
The face of the coins traces the extraordinary journey of General de Gaulle. From his work for Free France and the Resistance, through his portrait in military uniform and the Cross of Lorraine, to his major role in the transformation of institutions, illustrated by his profile as President of the Republic and the mention RF.
Soldier and statesman
Soldier and statesman
The two 10€ silver coins are proposed in two different blisters, which reproduce two famous photographs of Charles de Gaulle, one during his Appeal of 18 June and during one of his televised interventions as President of the Republic.
Appeal of 18 June
Appeal of 18 June
The miniset Charles de Gaulle in Uncirculated quality takes the image of the general on the occasion of the appeal of June 18, 1940.