France 50 Euros, 2006
Journée de l'Europe
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Information
Country
France
France
Currency
Euro
(2002 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Euros
Year
2006
Ruler
Fifth Republic
(1958–9999)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
31.1
Diameter (mm)
37
Description
50 Euros from France. Issued in 2006. Struck in Gold (.999). Measures 37 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- Depiction of Robert Schuman reading the text of his declaration of May 9, 1950. In the upper part of the coin, a monogram intertwining the initials "RF" and the face value "50 EURO". Below the face value, within a circle of 850‰ Blue Gold and surrounded by twelve stars, the inscription "9 Mai". Above, the common issues hallmark. At the bottom of the coin, the inscription "EUROPE DAY".
- Reverse
- 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.
- Edge
- Smooth with in hollow the inscription "EUROPA" repeated four times in reversed directions.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2006
|
500 | Proof |
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