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Coin Description
The obverse of this coin features a full-scale depiction of the cathedral’s west façade, with its rose window emerging between the two towers. The official Notre-Dame de Paris logo also appears against the listel.
Innovation and unique aspects
An icon of Gothic architecture, Notre-Dame embodies the grandeur and spirit of resilience that span the centuries. Through this €2 coin, we sought to capture the magnificence of the monument and the rich Gothic lines of the Parisian edifice. This collection bears witness to the rebirth of Notre-Dame, now engraved for posterity.
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The obverse of this coin features a full-scale depiction of the cathedral’s west façade, with its rose window emerging between the two towers. The official Notre-Dame de Paris logo also appears against the listel.
Highlights an event
Erected in the 12th century at the instigation of Bishop Maurice de Sully, Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral is a jewel of Gothic architecture that has dominated the Île de la Cité for over eight centuries. This architectural masterpiece, characterized by its slender buttresses and flamboyant rose windows, bears witness to the skills of medieval builders and has been the scene of many major historical events, such as the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Today, it remains a place of religious and intellectual pilgrimage, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world, making it the most visited monument in France and Europe.
The reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, after the devastating fire of April 15, 2019, was a project of exceptional scale, embodying both the resilience and excellence of French heritage. It took five years for craftsmen and heritage architects to bring the Paris cathedral back to life, through a colossal project to rebuild Viollet-le-Duc’s roof, vaults and spire.
In 2025, Monnaie de Paris honoured the reopening of Notre-Dame de Paris to the public by minting a commemorative €2 coin, engraving for all eternity the lines of this jewel of Gothic art.
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