France 2026 2€ Le Petit Prince

First published in France in 1946, The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is much more than a children's story: it is a universal work that transcends generations, celebrating poetry, friendship, and wonder at the world. Translated into 627 languages ​​and dialects, this timeless tale has become one of the most widely read and translated books in the world.

Written and illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince was first published in 1943 in New York in English and French, before being released in France in 1946 by Gallimard, where it became a bestseller with over 15 million copies sold.

To mark the 80th anniversary of the publication of this iconic work in France, the Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) pays tribute to the little traveler from the stars with a collection celebrating adventure.

The encounter between numismatics and the poetry of Saint-Exupéry takes place for the first time on a commemorative €2 coin, which enshrines The Little Prince as a cornerstone of French literature.

The obverse of this coin features the logo celebrating the 80th anniversary of The Little Prince's release in France. It depicts the pensive Little Prince. Behind him, the number "80" is visible, referring to the anniversary. Above him is the inscription "Le Petit Prince" (The Little Prince), along with the initials RF for République Française (French Republic) and the two mint marks. Below the Little Prince is the year 2026.

The reverse of this coin is the standard design for a €2 coin.