A rare French 2-euro coin, originally produced for collectors and not intended for general circulation, has recently turned up in a cash transaction in Vienna. Teh revelation, reported by a Reddit user and confirmed by numismatic databases like Numista, highlights the unusual possibility of finding valuable collectibles in everyday change. The 2020 coin, commemorating medical research, was only available through special collector’s card purchases, making its appearance in circulation a noteworthy event for coin enthusiasts.
A rare French 2-euro coin has unexpectedly surfaced in everyday transactions, despite being originally intended for collectors.
Vienna – Coin collecting remains a popular hobby for many, with euro coins often highly sought after. The discovery of a rare coin in circulation is particularly noteworthy. A Reddit user in Vienna recently reported finding a special French 2-euro commemorative coin from 2020, a find that, while unverified, appears authentic.
The Reddit user shared a photo of the unusual coin within the “r/EuroCoins” community, expressing excitement about the discovery. “I can’t believe I found this in circulation. One of my best finds ever,” the user posted. The coin features the theme “Medical Research” and includes the inscription “UNION” along with the year 2020. The post quickly garnered hundreds of upvotes, the platform’s equivalent of “likes.”
French 2-Euro Commemorative Coin Not Intended for General Circulation
What makes this find particularly remarkable is that the coin was not originally released for general circulation. According to the finder’s comments, “This French 2-euro coin from 2020 was dedicated to medical research. Unlike other 2-euro commemorative coins, it was only sold to collectors in special Coincards.” The numismatic database Numista confirms this information. The user added, “The only way this coin could have entered circulation is if someone opened a Coincard and spent it, making this coin exceptionally rare to find in everyday transactions.”
The online community expressed considerable excitement over the unusual find. One user commented on the photo of the 2-euro coin, stating, “Amazing find, wow.” Another wrote, “Crazy find, congratulations.” A third user added a humorous note: “These kids need to stop stealing coins from grandpa’s collection and using them for snacks at the store, but then we wouldn’t have awesome finds like this, so carry on.”
One user inquired about the coin’s value, to which the finder responded, “Definitely more than face value, probably around 5 to 7 euros.” According to the numismatic database Numista, the coin has a value of 10 euros in uncirculated condition. Coincards were recently sold on eBay for 10 euros or slightly more. Even a user living in France expressed surprise, stating, “Amazing! I lived in France and never saw this coin in my life.” An Aldi customer recently made a significant coin discovery. (Sources: Reddit, Numista, eBay) (lin)
