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France
2019
30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall
This commemorative coin issued by France marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, a defining moment in modern European and world history. The reverse design depicts expressive human figures and raised hands breaking through the wall, symbolizing freedom, unity, and the triumph of democratic values over division. Inscriptions referencing Berlin and the historic event are integrated into the fractured wall motif, reinforcing the theme of collapse and liberation. The obverse features the standard French Republic design framed by a geometric border. The coin serves as a powerful reminder of the end of Cold War divisions and the reunification of Europe.
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