Obverse: The center of the coin features The Little Prince, the famous literary character created by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Next to him is the stylized number 80, marking the 80th anniversary of the creation of The Little Prince. At the top appears the inscription Le Petit Prince, and at the bottom – the year of issue 2026. The outer ring displays the twelve stars of the European Union.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features the common design used on all 2 euro coins: a geographical map of Western Europe positioned on the right side of the coin, covering both the inner and outer parts. The inscription 2 EURO appears at the top of the map, with the numeral 2 placed over the Atlantic Ocean background. The outer ring contains 12 stars positioned on both sides of the map, with vertical lines visually connecting the upper and lower stars.
About the coin: This is a 2026 French commemorative 2 euro coin dedicated to one of the most famous literary works in the world – The Little Prince. The book was first published in 1943 and has become one of the most translated works globally. The coin is issued in BU quality and distributed in special collector cards. Four different card designs are available, depicting The Little Prince in iconic scenes – in the desert, on a cloud, with an airplane, and traveling with a book.
