France 1½ Euros, 2008
Polar Year
Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1½ Euros
Year
2008
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
22.2
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
1½ Euros from France. Issued in 2008. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 37 mm and weighs 22.2 g.
- Obverse
- The International Polar Year logotype surrounded by the motto "LIBERTÉ ÉGALITÉ FRATERNITÉ", the inscriptions "INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR", "- L'ANNEE POLAIRE INTERNATIONALE -" and the dates "2007-2008". In the foreground, the initials "RF", the face value "1 1/2 EURO" and the year surrounded by two different figures.
- Reverse
- Representation of the Adélie Land. In front of it, an emperor penguin is standing and looking at his cub who is turning his head towards him. The flag of Terre Adélie is in front of them. Above, the inscription "Terre Adélie".
- Edge
- Plain.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2008
|
3.6K | Proof |
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