The 2013 France 2 euro commemorative coin honours the 150th anniversary of the birth of Pierre de Coubertin, the visionary educator who founded the modern Olympic Games. The national side features a portrait of a youthful Coubertin, set against a backdrop of stylised Olympic rings and silhouettes of athletes engaged in various sporting disciplines. This design pays tribute to his profound influence on international sport and his commitment to the ideals of peace and cultural exchange through athletic competition. By highlighting his legacy, the coin celebrates France's significant contribution to global sporting culture and the enduring spirit of the Olympic movement. This standard circulation coin was issued in 2013 with a mintage of 1,000,000 pieces.