France 2008 2e French Presidency of the Council of the EU

2 Euro Coins, Commemorative Design 2008:
French Presidency of the Council of the European Union in the second half of 2008

The inner part of the coin features the following inscription: '2008 PRÉSIDENCE FRANÇAISE UNION EUROPÉENNE RF'.
The currency mark and the mintmaster's mark are located below, to the left and the right respectively.
The coin's outer ring depicts the 12 stars of the European flag.

Date of Issue: July 2008
Diameter: 25.75 mm.
Thickness: 2.20 mm.
Metal: Outer part: copper-nickel; inner part: three layers: nickel brass, nickel, nickel brass
Weight: 8.5g.
Issuing volume: 20.000.000
Designer: Philippe Starck.

• Model: EUR FRA 2008
• Brand/Manufactured by: [Euro coins]