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Friday 26 February 2021

1710) 75th Anniversary of the UNICEF (1946-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued a Commemorative 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2021:

1710) 75th Anniversary of the UNICEF (1946-2021), France: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) has issued a Commemorative 2 Euro Bimetallic Coin celebrating the milestone: Year of Coin issue: 2021:

About UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund):

UNICEF, also known as the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund, is a United Nations Agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

UNICEF's activities include providing immunizations and disease prevention, administering treatment for children and mothers with HIV, enhancing childhood and maternal nutrition, improving sanitation, promoting education, and providing emergency relief in response to disasters.

UNICEF is the successor of the International Children's Emergency Fund (ICEF), created in 1946 by the U.N. Relief Rehabilitation Administration to provide immediate relief to children and mothers affected by World War II. 

The same year, the U.N. General Assembly established the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) to further institutionalize post-war relief work.

 In 1950, UNICEF's mandate was extended to address the long-term needs of children and women, particularly in developing countries.

 In 1953, the organization became a permanent part of the United Nations System, and its name was subsequently changed to its current form, though it retains the original acronym.

UNICEF relies entirely on contributions from governments and private donors, private groups and individuals.

 It is governed by a 36-member executive board that establishes policies, approves programs, and oversees administrative and financial plans. The board is made up of government representatives elected by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, usually for three-year terms.

UNICEF's programs emphasize developing community-level services to promote the health and well-being of children. 

Most of its work is in the field, with a network that includes 150 country offices, headquarters and other facilities and 34 "national committees" that carry out its mission through programs developed with host governments. 

Seven regional offices provide technical assistance to country offices as needed, while its Supply Division—based in Copenhagen and New York—helps provide over $3 billion in critical aid and services.

A 2€ COMMEMORATIVE COIN issued by Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint) commemorating the 75th Anniversary milestone of the UNICEF (1946-2021):

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the creation of UNICEF, Monnaie de Paris has released a €2 Commemorative coin to support the UNICEF.

For every 2€ BE or BU collector coin purchased, Monnaie de Paris will donate 2€ to UNICEF.


The Coin Card is marked - "MONNAIE DE PARIS", "UNICEF", "75 ANS 1946-2021", POUR L' ENFANCE".


The Reverse of the 2€ Commemorative Coin presents/depicts the Earth in the form of a puzzle, a metaphor that represents the link that binds us together. Two children's hands surround the globe and remind us of UNICEF's commitment to children around the world.

An olive branch, a symbol of peace, is present on the left side, a nod to UNICEF's logo.

The 75th Anniversary date of the creation of UNICEF "1946-2021" is present on the top left, its motto "For Every Child" ("POUR CHAQUE ENFANT") is in the continuity of the date on the top right. "RF" (standing for "Republique Francaise" or the "Republic of France")  is located at the bottom right as well as the Hallmark of the designer Joaquin Jimenez.

The Obverse of the 2€ Commemorative Coin is the common reverse to all countries/Euro Coins. The face value "2 euro" appears in front of the map of Europe.

The Coin Card.

The specifications of the Coin are:

Denomination: 2 Euro; Country of issue: Republic of France; Coin Theme: 75th Anniversary of the UNICEF (1946-2021); Metal Composition: Cupro-Aluminium-Nickel; Year of Coin issue: 2021; Weight: 8.500 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.75 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU); Mint: Monnaie de Paris (The Paris Mint); Mintage: 10,000 pieces; Designer: Joaquin Jimenez.







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