Frankreich 20 Euros, 2003

20 Euros aus Frankreich. Ausgegeben 2003. Geprägt in Gold (.920). Durchmesser 31 mm, Gewicht 17 g.

Avers

The design is inspired by the octopuses represented in Minoan art, listing the names of the twelve countries in the euro zone in a series of curves: "Belgique/België, Deutschland, Eire, España, France, Ellada, Italia, Luxembourg, Nederland, Österreich, Portugal, Suomi". Spread over the four ends of the "tentacles", the three French sides of the euro coins, and the initials "RF". The twelve stars of Europe and the face value "20 EURO" complete the composition which evokes the French unicity in the diversity of Europe.

Revers

Portrait of the goddess Europe with stars in her hair, above 12 monetary acronyms "€" in an arc. To the left of the portrait and below flags on mats symbolizing the European flags.