The 2-franc coin featuring Louis Pasteur, minted in 1995, is a numismatic tribute to one of the greatest French scientists of the 19th century. Produced by the Monnaie de Paris, this nickel coin is notable for its elegant design and refined details. On the obverse side, a finely engraved portrait of Louis Pasteur captures the seriousness and depth of the scientist whose work revolutionized medicine and agriculture. Beside his portrait, the inscription "L. Pasteur" is accompanied by his birth and death years (1822-1895).
The reverse side displays the number "2" at the center, encircled by the inscription "République Française," and the denomination "2 FRANCS." The coin?s edge is smooth, providing a pleasant grip.
Louis Pasteur is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries in microbiology and chemistry. His invention of pasteurization, a technique used for food preservation, and his discovery of the rabies vaccine were significant advances in medical science.
More than a scientist, Pasteur embodies the French spirit of innovation, scientific rigor, and humanism. The 1995 2-franc coin in his honor represents France?s recognition of this man whose contributions have profoundly benefited humanity.
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