The France 2018 Simone Veil 2 euro commemorative coin honours the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in modern French history. The national side features a portrait of Simone Veil, a Holocaust survivor who became a pivotal statesman and the first elected President of the European Parliament. Her registration number from the Auschwitz concentration camp is engraved on her collar, serving as a poignant reminder of her survival and subsequent commitment to human rights. Behind her portrait, the hemicycle of the European Parliament is depicted, symbolising her dedication to European integration and women's rights, most notably her instrumental role in the legalisation of abortion in France. This issue was produced in 2018 with a mintage of 10,000,000 coins.